La Touraine Atlantic Automatic DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Diver at true scale

Atlantic Automatic Diver

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.4mm

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$350

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$1,300
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Reviews

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La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Diver

Owners widely praise the La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Dive Watch as a superb and versatile everyday timepiece, with one owner calling it their favorite watch ever and another finding its quality impressive for the price. Some owners prefer it on a leather strap over its bracelet. On balance, owners rate the La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Dive Watch highly for its versatility and impressive quality at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined engineering, comfortable 40mm case, and improved 300m water resistance. The watch is noted for its better build quality and finishing compared to some alternatives, featuring a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, with specific callouts for the jewel-toned teal dial with a rippling-water pattern. Some owners consider the price fair, while others suggest it is too high. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting their 6R55 movement performs well within +/- 10 seconds per day, while others note theirs runs slow or have concerns about QC for the price. The bracelet, while improved, lacks modern features like quick-release or extensive micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its refined design and build quality at its price point.

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