AETHELSOHN SunburstvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

AETHELSOHN Sunburst at true scale

Sunburst

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

37mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.5mm

40.8mm

lowest

Thickness

n/a

8.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

MSRP

$129

lowest

$795

Movement

Seiko VH31

Seiko 6N01

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
34mm
Thickness
n/a
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Brass
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VH31
Seiko 6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$129
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

AETHELSOHN Sunburst

Owners widely praise the AETHELSOHN Sunburst for its beautiful sunburst dials, with specific mentions of deep gray, brown, and exotic green variations, and its solid build quality. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the fantastic value, with one owner noting the $199 price point, excellent customer service, and a great bracelet. Some owners find the brand logo slightly too large, and a few encountered difficulty adjusting bracelet screws due to Loctite. On balance, owners rate the AETHELSOHN Sunburst highly for its stunning dial and exceptional value at the price.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex Sea is a well-built watch that should last, with one owner finding it the perfect size while another with a 6.5-inch wrist found it big, thick, and heavy. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its robust construction and perceived longevity.

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