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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
6R55
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$1,300
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