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Seiko Prospex SeavsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Both sides
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$3,200

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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