San Martin Snowflake Hands Automatic SN0111GBvsSeiko 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 Snowflake Hands Automatic SN0111GB at true scale

Snowflake Hands Automatic SN0111GB

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

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.6mm

Thickness

n/a

13.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$238

lowest

$1,750

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R54

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

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
$238
$1,750
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Reviews

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San Martin Snowflake Hands Automatic SN0111GB

Owners widely praise the San Martin Snowflake Hands Automatic SN0111GB for its luxurious finishing and enamel dial, with one owner noting the silver bezel markings as a refined touch. Some owners have reported receiving non-working units requiring warranty replacement, though this is not a widespread issue. The Seiko NH35 movement is noted by one owner as a shortcoming. On balance, owners rate the San Martin Snowflake Hands Automatic SN0111GB highly for its impressive finishing and dial execution at its price point.

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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