Ollech & Wajs 8001 HavanavsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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.

Ollech & Wajs 8001 Havana at true scale

8001 Havana

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

39.5mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

12.7mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

44h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,515

$1,100

lowest

Movement

Soprod Newton P092

Seiko 6R55

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Havana Brown
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod Newton P092
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
44h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,515
$1,100
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Reviews

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Ollech & Wajs 8001 Havana

The Olech & Wajs Watches 8001 HAVANA is praised for its robust, 1970s-inspired design and COSC-certified Soprod Newton P092 movement. Reviewers note its sharp-edged, brutalist case and integrated bracelet, with some finding the finishing rough rather than elegant. The bracelet's first links lack articulation, leading to an uncomfortable fit for smaller wrists and a significant effective lug-to-lug measurement, despite the bracelet offering a useful 18mm extension. The watch is considered a unique and horologically competent alternative within its category, offering good build and value. Overall, reviewers rate the Olech & Wajs Watches 8001 HAVANA positively for its distinctive design and dependable movement, though fit on smaller wrists is a noted drawback.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build quality and fair price, with many noting its comfortable silicone strap. Some owners find the watch's size, thickness, and weight to be uncomfortable for smaller wrists, while others consider the size perfect. The consensus is that the Seiko Prospex Sea offers excellent value and build quality for its price.

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