Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited EditionvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic at true scale

Dumas Automatic

Diameter

44mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.3mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$3,300

$239

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8L35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8L35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$239
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Reviews

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive dial with a jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern, and its smooth bezel action. Some owners find it a refined evolution of previous models with a comfortable case and bracelet. However, a significant number of owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting it runs slow. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and the case design is described as making the watch feel top-heavy. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined design, despite widespread concerns about the movement's accuracy for the price.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.

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