Ratio FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTFvsSeiko Captain Willard

Ref. ratio-freediver-professional-sapphire-blue-sunray-dial-automatic-rtf0013-500m-mens-watch·MSRP $140
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Measurements
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FreeDiver Professional Sapphire RTF

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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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