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

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Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition40.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,250
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
40.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.6mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,250
$699

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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