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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited EditionvsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition40mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition72h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition$1,400
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

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
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,400
$888

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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition is praised for its compact 40mm case and the new Caliber 6R55 movement offering a 72-hour power reserve. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning dials as a strong suit for Seiko. However, the 6R movement's accuracy is a point of disappointment for some, who wish for improvements closer to other movements, though others accept it given the excellent overall package. Press images suggest the bracelet end links may appear disjointed. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Prospex 1965 Heritage Diver’s Watch Save the Ocean Limited Edition well, with the stunning dials and improved power reserve being the biggest reasons.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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