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Resco StainlessvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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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 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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless42mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
Stainless
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
Stainless200m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
Stainless$1,955
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$1,300
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