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Seiko Captain WillardvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
6R55
Power Reserve
70h
72h
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