Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited EditionvsSquale Matic

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Measurements

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Diameter

45.4mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.4mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

16mm

16mm

Water Resistance

600m

600m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

38h

MSRP

$4,600

$1,595

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8L45

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45.4mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.4mm
51mm
Material
Titanium
Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8L45
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
72h
38h
Jewels
35
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,600
$1,595
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Reviews

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition's dial, particularly its blue gradient, and the comfortable titanium monobloc case construction. Some enthusiasts appreciate the tool watch aesthetic and bracelet design. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers note that the 45.4mm diameter and 16mm thickness can be overwhelming, with some finding the dial too crowded with text and logos. There is also criticism regarding the watch's high price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition highly for its unique dial and comfortable titanium case, despite concerns about its size and value proposition.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

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