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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special EditionvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Coral
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$450

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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