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Maen Manhattan 40vsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 4040mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 40
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 40100m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Manhattan 40$799
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
M3.1.1
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$1,300
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