Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Measurements

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Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) at true scale

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.4mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$238

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R55

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$238
$1,300
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Reviews

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Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) for its superb quality and value, with many calling it a no-brainer purchase. Some owners note the bezel action could be crisper, and one user found shipping fees expensive, though the watch itself was considered on point. The Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is reported to keep good time at +5-7 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) highly for its exceptional quality and affordability.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined engineering, comfortable 40mm case, and improved 300m water resistance. The watch is noted for its better build quality and finishing compared to some alternatives, featuring a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, with specific callouts for the jewel-toned teal dial with a rippling-water pattern. Some owners consider the price fair, while others suggest it is too high. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting their 6R55 movement performs well within +/- 10 seconds per day, while others note theirs runs slow or have concerns about QC for the price. The bracelet, while improved, lacks modern features like quick-release or extensive micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its refined design and build quality at its price point.

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