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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special EditionvsTimefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, unique, and textured dials, often described as having a "Grand Seiko feel" at a more accessible price point, with specific mentions of wave patterns, lagoon hues, and manta ray motifs. Owners appreciate the smooth bezel operation and satisfactory lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +5 seconds per day, while another notes a range from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. The 6R35 movement offers a 70-hour power reserve, and some models feature sapphire crystals. Criticisms include a desire for exhibition casebacks and concerns about the quality and security of the stamped metal clasps and bracelets, which are frequently described as rattly or underwhelming, though this is noted as a common Seiko trait. Some owners are split on the number of Save the Ocean variations and dislike the cyclops magnifier.

Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 for its exceptional case finishing at its price point and substantial bezel clicks. The 40mm sizing, sapphire crystal, and dateless design are frequently highlighted, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability on smaller wrists due to its short lug-to-lug distance and asymmetric case. Some owners note the lume is decent and legible overnight but fades faster than some other brands, and one owner found the hands' lume pip color clashed with the dial lume. The movement's seconds hand exhibits a characteristic "stutter" as observed by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Royal Navy Diver PRS-82 highly for its authentic reissue appeal and excellent value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition45mm
Royal Navy Diver PRS-8240mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$625
Royal Navy Diver PRS-82$664

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$664
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