Seiko Captain WillardvsTimefactors Voyager GMT

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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

Timefactors Voyager GMT at true scale

Voyager GMT

Diameter

42.7mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

lowest

52mm

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$1,300

$1,174

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

ETA 2893-2

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
underside
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite
SuperLuminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
70h
n/a
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,174
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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.

Timefactors Voyager GMT

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Voyager GMT for its vintage dial design and jubilee-style bracelet. One owner notes the 42.5mm case, despite a 15mm thickness, is surprisingly wearable on a 6.75-inch wrist. Accuracy is reported as perfect by one owner. However, some find the 15mm thickness excessive for their wrists, and one commenter considers the lack of a date window a deal-breaker. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Voyager GMT highly for its vintage aesthetic and bracelet, with wearability being a point of discussion due to its thickness.

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