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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Prospex Sea

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
1970$310
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$595

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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