Ollech & Wajs C-1000 YvsSeiko 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.

Ollech & Wajs C-1000 Y at true scale

C-1000 Y

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

39.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47.6mm

Thickness

15.8mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$1,996

$1,250

lowest

Movement

Soprod Newton P092

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
15.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.6mm
Water Resistance
1000m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Soprod Newton P092
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,996
$1,250
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Reviews

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Ollech & Wajs C-1000 Y

Owners praise the Ollech & Wajs C-1000 Y's surprisingly wearable 39.5mm case and comfortable, sleek wearability, with one owner specifically noting it as a potential fit for smaller wrists. The matte yellow dial is described as less garish than expected, and its retro instrument styling is a key strength, complemented by the Soprod Newton P092 movement. However, one owner finds the ticking to be a bit loud, and a reviewer flags significant glare from the thick, domed sapphire crystal as a main drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Ollech & Wajs C-1000 Y highly for its compact dimensions and distinctive retro instrument styling.

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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