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Seiko Captain WillardvsZelos GT

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GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's subtle light play and the inclusion of a Miyota 9133 movement with a power reserve indicator are noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
GT
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
GT100m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42.7mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$499
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