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Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1vsSeiko Captain Willard

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Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1

Owners widely appreciate the Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1's Sinn-like aesthetic and its lume. The watch features a Seiko NH38 automatic movement, 300m water resistance, and a 42mm case. Overall, owners rate the Noctua Watch Corp. PDFL-1 highly for its distinctive design and bright lume.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PDFL-142mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
PDFL-1
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
PDFL-1300m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
PDFL-1$447
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$447
$1,300
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