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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited EditionvsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$648

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What people say

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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, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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