Seiko Captain WillardvsTornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak

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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

Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak at true scale

TR Type 7B Blakjak

Diameter

42.7mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.6mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

13.2mm

13.2mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,300

$895

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Seiko NH36

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
underside
Yes
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
70h
42h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$895
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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.

Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak

The Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak is praised as a "killer piece" by owners, with its 42.5mm stainless steel case, DLC-coated bezel, and matte black dial featuring 12- and 24-hour scales. It is equipped with a reliable Seiko NH36 automatic movement and offers 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tornek-Rayville TR Type 7B Blakjak highly for its robust military-inspired design and value.

From video reviewers

The watch's military-inspired dial and caseback markings are a strong point. The 45mm case size is a weakness.

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