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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited EditionvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L35
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
50h
43 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,300
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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