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Resco StainlessvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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Resco Stainless

Owners widely praise Resco's customer service, with one owner noting their watch was repaired quickly and affordably after a severe accident, and another highlighting the brand's veteran-owned roots and Navy Seal heritage. The cases are described as strong and durable, suitable for an outdoorsy lifestyle and harsh conditions. One owner likes the dial's small 0.2-second indices and trident second hand. However, one owner reported rusting issues on the case by the time and date adjusting screw, which the company stated is normal and may require cleaning. Another owner feels Resco watches are not great value for money given their ETA movements and price. Overall, owners rate Resco watches highly for their durability and customer service, with the strong cases being a significant draw.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless42mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
Stainless
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
Stainless200m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Stainless$1,955
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
8L35
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$3,300
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