San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage DivevsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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.

San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive at true scale

Gradient Dial Vintage Dive

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Diameter

42.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.6mm

Thickness

13.7mm

13.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$258

lowest

$1,750

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R54

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.6mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$258
$1,750
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Reviews

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San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive

Owners widely report the San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive SN036B offers good finishing for its price, making it suitable as a beater watch. The 42.5mm case and 300m water resistance provide significant wrist presence, though some owners find the designs lack originality. On balance, owners rate the San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive SN036B highly for its finishing and value as a robust, everyday watch.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition very pretty with an excellent, non-bulky 42mm case. Reviewers note its upgraded clasp with a new diving suit extension system and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. However, the price of €1900 for a Seiko 6R54 movement with accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day is considered too expensive by some, and the 6000-unit production run is not seen as truly limited. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with a comfortable case, though its value proposition is debated due to the movement's performance and price.

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