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Seiko Ice DivervsVario Futurist

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Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ice Diver45mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Ice Diver70h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Ice Diver200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Ice Diver$900
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
LumiBrite
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seiko Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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