Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUBvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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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.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB at true scale

Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47.2mm

lowest

Thickness

13.2mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

41h

45h

highest

MSRP

$508

lowest

$2,800

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6L37

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.2mm
Material
904L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
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 6L37
Power Reserve
41h
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$508
$2,800
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Reviews

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Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, insert, and rehaut finishing, with one owner noting good timegrapher numbers. One owner found the watch waterproof after five days, and another reported it was still running on day six. Some owners note a slightly off-centered 12 marker, and one felt the crystal was not the best, though still looked great. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the bracelet quality. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its dial, insert, and rehaut finishing, with some noting good water resistance.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its slim 12.3mm case and 39.5mm diameter, making it a wearable dive watch. The automatic Seiko 6L37 movement is described as having a 45-46 hour power reserve, with one reviewer noting an accuracy of -10/+15 seconds per day. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal and 200 meters of water resistance. However, its price of A$4,650 is considered high for its specifications, and one reviewer questions Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation to be a functional and refined dive watch, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.

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