Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special EditionvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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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 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Spinnaker Hass Automatic at true scale

Hass Automatic

Diameter

40mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.4mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

16.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$1,550

$445

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R55

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$445
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Owners and reviewers praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition for its attractive emerald green dial with a sunburst effect and gold accents, which looks gorgeous in the right light. The watch is noted for its retro-inspired design, domed sapphire crystal, and comfortable wearability, fitting well for some. The bracelet includes a new, slimmer clasp with toolless micro-adjustment, and the watch comes with both a steel bracelet and a fabric strap. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for its stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales being recommended. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition positively for its attractive dial and comfortable retro design, despite some reservations about the clasp and price.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

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