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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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What people say

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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
30m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,550
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