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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited EditionvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition72h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition300m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition$1,400
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$388

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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition is praised for its compact 40mm case and the new Caliber 6R55 movement offering a 72-hour power reserve. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning dials as a strong suit for Seiko. However, the 6R movement's accuracy is a point of disappointment for some, who wish for improvements closer to other movements, though others accept it given the excellent overall package. Press images suggest the bracelet end links may appear disjointed. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition well, with the stunning dials and improved power reserve being the biggest reasons.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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