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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special EditionvsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
44mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$189

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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