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Seestern S450 Ocean StarvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S450 Ocean Star40mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
S450 Ocean Star41h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
S450 Ocean Star100m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
S450 Ocean Star$299
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.3mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Tritium
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
TMI NH35A
8L35
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
50h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$3,300

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What people say

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Seestern S450 Ocean Star

Owners widely praise the Seestern S450 Ocean Star's Yachtmaster-style case and flawless bracelet finishing, with one owner noting the ST2130 movement keeps good time. The bezel action is described as having individual notches but feeling like a friction bezel, while another owner flags the bezel and crown action as smooth with perfect alignment. Lume is a point of contention, with one source describing it as a nice cool blue with ice-white application, while others note it as weak or not matching Prospex standards, despite using BGW-9. The watch is considered a "big boy" ideal for larger wrists (19cm+), potentially too large for 17cm wrists due to its size and non-tapering bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S450 Ocean Star highly for its build quality and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about its size and lume intensity.

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.

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