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Seiko Captain WillardvsZelos Thresher 44

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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.

Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Thresher 44
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
44mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$549
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