Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTFvsSeiko Captain Willard

FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF
RatioFreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

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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.

Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF at true scale

FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

42mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.6mm

Thickness

15.5mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

500m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$140

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
15.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.6mm
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$140
$1,300
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Reviews

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Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

Owners widely praise the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF for its exceptional value for money. The watch is noted for its quality construction, with bezels described as having a great feel and minimal back play. One owner highlights an Abyss black dial, sapphire crystal with AR coating, and screw-down crown, built for daily wear with 200m water resistance. On balance, the consensus is that the Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF is a highly recommended watch due to its impressive quality and great price point.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

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