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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 refined, slimmed-down 39.5mm stainless steel case with a "super hard" coating and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. It offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the slim Caliber 6L37 automatic movement, which has a 46-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -10/+15 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight its wearability and functionality as a dive watch, with one noting it as Seiko's thinnest diver ever at 12.3mm. However, concerns are raised about Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design, with one reviewer wishing the Marinemaster remained a separate line, and the bracelet's end-links appearing mismatched in initial images. Its price of A$4,650 is considered high given its specifications compared to competitors.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation39.5mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation45h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation200m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation$2,800
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42.7mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.2mm
46.4mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Curved

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6L37
6R35
Power Reserve
45h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,800
$1,350
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