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Sinn 103 StvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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Sinn 103 St

The Sinn 103 St is widely praised for its classic chronograph appeal and purposeful 41mm size, with owners finding the Ty Hd variant stunning in person. Reviewers highlight its domed acrylic crystal and consider the model an outstanding value for the money. Some owners note the 103 St Sa E's 17mm thickness may be an issue, despite its wearable case dimensions. The Sinn 103 St is also recognized as a space-capable watch, having been worn on a MIR mission. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 103 St highly for its classic chronograph design and strong value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
103 St41mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
103 St48h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
103 St200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
103 St$2,538
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Thickness
15.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
Finish
polished
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Concepto C99001
6R35
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
48h
70h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
Date, Day-Date, Chronograph, Pilot's Bezel
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,538
$900
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