Phoibos Storm CorsairvsSeiko 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.

Phoibos Storm Corsair at true scale

Storm Corsair

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

40mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.6mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$480

lowest

$1,250

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 6R35

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$1,250
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Phoibos Storm Corsair

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner finding it superior to Seiko and Citizen watches up to 350€. The lume is consistently highlighted as excellent and very bright, matching product images, though its afterglow duration is considered short. Some owners report the bracelet feels cheap, contrasting with the watch's overall quality feel and impressive lume. One owner noted an internal bezel misalignment, identifying it as a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and quality for the price.

From video reviewers

The dual-crown design for the internal rotating bezel is a noted strength. The lume performance, specifically the Black Super-LumiNova, was not clearly defined. Reviewers were split on whether the case design and bracelet were strong points for the price.

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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