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Makara Watches OctopusvsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Octopus
Makara WatchesOctopus
MSRP $549
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Makara Watches Octopus

Owners widely praise the Makara Watches Octopus for its accurate Miyota 9015 movement and the attractive aesthetics of its bronze case, with many finding the watch to be a favorite. The watch is noted for its robust build, having survived drops and ocean plunges. Some owners replace the stock strap to better complement the bronze case. On balance, owners rate the Makara Watches Octopus highly for its attractive bronze case and reliable, accurate Miyota 9015 movement.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Octopus44mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Octopus42h
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Octopus200m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Octopus$549
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
15.75mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$795
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