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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Piccard

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex LX line's finishing is a step up from other models, with a case that sits well on the wrist, and some praise the green sunburst dial with blue anti-reflective sapphire crystal as phenomenal. However, owners note the high MSRP limited sales, with some desiring smaller cases and a reduced price, and others experienced quality control issues such as detached second hands and peeling DLC coating, leading to concerns about fragility. On balance, owners feel the Seiko Prospex LX line was discontinued due to pricing that alienated its target market, despite its attractive dial.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Piccard
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line300m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$6,500
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44.8mm
45mm
Thickness
15.7mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
52mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
550m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lemon Yellow
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R65
NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
30
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$550
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