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Seiko Recraft SeriesvsSeiko 62MAS

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Recraft Series
SeikoRecraft Series
MSRP $265
62MAS
Seiko62MAS
MSRP $1,200
What people say

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Seiko Recraft Series

Owners widely praise the Seiko Recraft Series for its comfortable fit, trendy design, and great legibility, with reviewers noting significant effort in the dial design and excellent build quality for the price. One owner specifically calls the SNKP27 the right size for a smaller wrist, comparable to other well-loved Seiko 5 models. However, one forum user felt the Recraft Series was a missed opportunity with woeful execution compared to prior Rally Reissues, while a reviewer mentioned hands that might appear a bit short and a wish for a sapphire crystal over mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Recraft Series highly for its appealing design and value at the price point.

Seiko 62MAS

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and build quality. Owners widely report the movement averages within +/- 10 seconds per day, though some note accuracy issues. The 40mm case size is considered by some to wear larger than expected, and the price point is a subject of debate, with some finding it too high and others fair. The watch features a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement, a 300-meter depth rating, and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and solid build quality, despite some reservations about its price and perceived size.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Recraft Series43.5mm
62MAS40.5mm
Power Reserve
Recraft Series40h
62MAS70h
Water Resistance
Recraft Series50m
62MAS200m
MSRP
Recraft Series$265
62MAS$1,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.6mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 7S26
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
21
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$1,200
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