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Seestern S450 Ocean StarvsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S450 Ocean Star40mm
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition40mm
Power Reserve
S450 Ocean Star41h
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
S450 Ocean Star100m
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
MSRP
S450 Ocean Star$299
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
Tritium
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH35A
6R55
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,400

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What people say

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Seestern S450 Ocean Star

Owners widely praise the Seestern S450 Ocean Star's Yachtmaster-style case and flawless bracelet finishing, with one owner noting the ST2130 movement keeps good time. The bezel action is described as having individual notches but feeling like a friction bezel, while another owner flags the bezel and crown action as smooth with perfect alignment. Lume is a point of contention, with one source describing it as a nice cool blue with ice-white application, while others note it as weak or not matching Prospex standards, despite using BGW-9. The watch is considered a "big boy" ideal for larger wrists (19cm+), potentially too large for 17cm wrists due to its size and non-tapering bracelet. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S450 Ocean Star highly for its build quality and finishing at the price point, despite some reservations about its size and lume intensity.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition features a 40mm case, 300m water resistance, and a 72-hour power reserve from the Calibre 6R55 movement, distinguished by a grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. The clasp includes an improved diving suit extension. Owners note the MarineMaster case is comfortable and wearable. However, some owners criticize the 6R54 movement's accuracy, reporting deviations of +25/-15 seconds per day, and find the production number too large for a "limited" edition, deeming it too expensive. On balance, owners rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition positively for its comfortable case and attractive dial, despite concerns regarding its price and movement accuracy.

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