Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special EditionvsSugess Seestern DOX05 V4

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

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

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

Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4 at true scale

Seestern DOX05 V4

Diameter

42.7mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.4mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$1,350

$190

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
n/a
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$190
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Reviews

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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition for its beautiful design and refinement over prior models, with its glacier-inspired textured dial being a particular highlight. However, a significant portion of the community finds the €1500 RRP to be too high, suggesting a price point closer to €900-€1000, and note the use of an aluminum bezel insert. Some owners report that the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition highly for its aesthetic refinement, though the price point is a notable concern for the community.

Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4 for its excellent value, often citing its crisp bezel action and good finishing for its price point. Some owners prefer the Seestern branding over Sugess, noting the former's superior logo font and signed clasp. The community is split on dial and bezel color preferences, with some expressing interest in lume dials or specific color combinations. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Seestern DOX05 V4 highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition in the budget dive watch segment.

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