Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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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 Caribbean 1000 at true scale

Caribbean 1000

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.4mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

n/a

$1,300

Movement

Automatic

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.4mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,300
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Reviews

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Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000

Owners praise the Olech & Wajs CARIBBEAN 1000 for its comfortable wearability and retro instrument style, with reviewers highlighting its rugged build and excellent bezel action. Some owners note a ticking sound from the automatic movement, and one reviewer observed a slight difference in lume color between the dial and hands. The thick sapphire crystal can cause significant glare. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Olech & Wajs CARIBBEAN 1000 highly for its blend of retro design and robust dive watch capabilities at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined engineering, comfortable 40mm case, and improved 300m water resistance. The watch is noted for its better build quality and finishing compared to some alternatives, featuring a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, with specific callouts for the jewel-toned teal dial with a rippling-water pattern. Some owners consider the price fair, while others suggest it is too high. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting their 6R55 movement performs well within +/- 10 seconds per day, while others note theirs runs slow or have concerns about QC for the price. The bracelet, while improved, lacks modern features like quick-release or extensive micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its refined design and build quality at its price point.

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