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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited EditionvsGrand Seiko SLGA015

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SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L35
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
50h
120h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$12,600

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

Grand Seiko SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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