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Seiko Captain WillardvsSeiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

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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 Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its visually striking and unique dial designs, often described as a standout feature offering significant aesthetic appeal for the price. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the attractive blue gradients, wave patterns, and textured finishes that evoke ocean depths. The watch is generally considered comfortable to wear, with a well-proportioned case size and good build quality. Accuracy is reported as around +5 seconds per day by one owner. However, several sources point to the bracelet and clasp as a weak point, with criticisms including pin-and-collar construction, stamped clasps, and a lack of a convenient diver's extension. Some reviewers also note potential issues with bezel alignment and day/date wheel alignment. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its exceptional dial design and overall value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition42.4mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$550

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42.4mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49.4mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
70h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$550
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