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Sheffield 1AvsSeiko Captain Willard

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What people say

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Sheffield 1A

Owners widely praise the Sheffield 1A for its superb quality, sturdiness, and value, with many finding its blue dial appealing and its construction more substantial than comparable models. One owner noted expensive shipping fees as a drawback, and another suggested the bezel action could be crisper. Overall, owners consider the Sheffield 1A a no-brainer for its affordability and quality.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1A40mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
1A
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
1A200m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
1A$223
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
White/Blue
Black
Lume
Swiss blue lume
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$223
$1,300
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