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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special EditionvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R55
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$239

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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