Seiko Captain WillardvsSwatch Green Abyss

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Swatch Green Abyss at true scale

Green Abyss

Diameter

42.7mm

42.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

14.4mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

91m

Power Reserve

70h

90h

highest

MSRP

$1,300

$445

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Swatch SISTEM51

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42.3mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Finish
n/a
Bioceramic
Water Resistance
200m
91m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
underside
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Swatch SISTEM51
Power Reserve
70h
90h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$445
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

Swatch Green Abyss

Owners widely praise the Swatch Green Abyss for its gorgeous, premium-looking forest green dial and tactical color combination, with several calling it their favorite Swatch collaboration to date. Reviewers highlight the sand-beige Super-LumiNova for excellent legibility. Some owners note the green appears less dark in person than in photos and can look plastic-like. The Swatch Green Abyss features the Swatch SISTEM51 automatic movement and is priced at $400. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Swatch Green Abyss highly for its striking colorway and legibility at the price.