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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special EditionvsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its unique dial color and execution, with one owner noting its 44mm lug-to-lug measurement is perfect for most wrists. The dial is inspired by Okinawa's ocean colors and is expected to feature a bright sunburst effect. Accuracy figures for the 6R35 movement range from -10/+10 seconds per day when off/on the wrist, which some find "pretty amazing." However, some owners consider the price of around 1500€ too high, suggesting a value closer to 900€, and there are mixed reports on the 6R movement's accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its distinctive dial and wearability, despite some reservations about its price point.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact and wearable 40mm case, with reviewers noting its slim 10.85mm thickness and short lug-to-lug measurement, making it comfortable on most wrists. Its precise bezel action is described as satisfying, and the watch offers 250 meters of water resistance. The inclusion of a GMT complication is seen as a valuable addition to Doxa's utilitarian dive watch design. However, the skeletonized GMT hand is a point of contention, with some reviewers finding it quirky and less intuitive, especially when compared to the minute hand, though others note it looks better in person and is easily ignored for diving. One reviewer expressed a preference for a "flier-style" movement for a dedicated travel watch. Limited editions are noted as having a slight price premium. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is generally mentioned, with power reserve figures varying between 50 and 56 hours.

From video reviewers

The watch's refined and wearable 42mm case size is a strength. Reviewers noted the iconic Doxa aesthetic combined with GMT functionality. No shared weaknesses were identified.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
SUB 250T GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
SUB 250T GMT50h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
SUB 250T GMT250m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250
SUB 250T GMT$2,790

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
250m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Aquamarine
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
70h
50h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$2,790
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