Farer AquamaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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.

Farer Aquamatic at true scale

Aquamatic

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Diameter

38.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

47.6mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

70h

highest

MSRP

$875

lowest

$1,250

Movement

Sellita SW220-1

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.6mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$1,250
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Farer Aquamatic

The Farer AQUAMATIC is widely praised for its vibrant color options, clean design, and excellent value, often including multiple strap options. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 38.5mm case size and the value proposition at its price point. Some enthusiasts appreciate the unique color palettes and design language, while a segment of the community finds certain models less polished and original than other Farer offerings, with some criticizing the case design as uninspired and color schemes as potentially not aging well. One reviewer noted okay bezel grip with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner stating the Sellita SW220-1 movement keeps great time, while another reported their watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun, colorful design and comfortable wearability at a compelling price.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting the 44mm lug-to-lug is perfect for most wrists. The watch is considered a refined piece with a fun factor, featuring a dial inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors expected to have a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range, with one owner reporting -10/+10 seconds per day as "pretty amazing," while others note issues with the 6R movement's accuracy. Some owners find the price of 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition well for its dial execution and wearability, despite some debate over its price point.

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