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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special EditionvsTissot PR516

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
PR51638mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
PR51680h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
PR516100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250
PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
37mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
White
Indices
Indexes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
70h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$825
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