Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's WatchvsVPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)
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Measurements
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Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

TYPE 39VM (Presale)
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
13mm
9.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
72h
highest
56h
MSRP
$1,300
lowest
$2,768
Movement
Seiko 6R55
Sellita SW300-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined engineering, comfortable 40mm case, and improved 300m water resistance. The watch is noted for its better build quality and finishing compared to some alternatives, featuring a mix of polished and brushed surfaces, with specific callouts for the jewel-toned teal dial with a rippling-water pattern. Some owners consider the price fair, while others suggest it is too high. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting their 6R55 movement performs well within +/- 10 seconds per day, while others note theirs runs slow or have concerns about QC for the price. The bracelet, while improved, lacks modern features like quick-release or extensive micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its refined design and build quality at its price point.
The VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) is widely praised for its remarkable thinness, measuring just 9.34mm to 9.4mm for a 200m-rated automatic dive watch. Reviewers highlight the spectacular finishing quality, thoughtful details, and perfect execution, along with a scratch-resistant hard surface coating on the 39mm case. The watch features a matte black ceramic bezel with ivory-like numerals and applied indexes filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. It is powered by a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1b automatic movement. Pricing starts at EUR 2,768, with one source noting a €2,998 price point excluding VAT, considered high on paper for a microbrand but justified by technical achievements. On balance, reviewers rate the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) highly for its exceptional thinness and finishing at the price point.
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