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Orient Star Modern SkeletonvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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Orient Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Modern Skeleton41mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Modern Skeleton50h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Modern Skeleton100m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Modern Skeleton$600
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Finish
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
50h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$1,300
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