Oceanica Watch Co. MakovsSeiko Prospex Sea 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.

Oceanica Watch Co. Mako at true scale

Mako

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Diameter

41mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48.7mm

Thickness

13mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$320

lowest

$650

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
C3
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$320
$650
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Reviews

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Oceanica Watch Co. Mako

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako for its exceptional value and specifications, specifically noting the sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, solid bracelet, and strong lume. The Seiko NH35 movement is present, though one owner reports typical timing fluctuations. The design is described as somewhat generic by one forum member. On balance, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Mako highly for its impressive feature set and value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its exceptional and beautiful dial designs, featuring wave patterns, gradient blues, and marine animal motifs that evoke the ocean, with many considering them among the best in their price range. Owners also note satisfactory lume, smooth bezel operation, and comfortable wearability, with some finding the 43.8mm case size and 13mm thickness to be well-balanced for daily wear. However, multiple sources criticize the bracelet clasp as flimsy, rattly, or underwhelming, and one owner reported returning the watch due to this. Some owners also note imperfect day/date wheel alignment as a common issue in this price segment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its stunning dial artistry and overall value.

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