Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

At MSRP the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is the cheaper of the two at $480, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a $515 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is rated to 200m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER.

What movement does the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical uses the Seiko 6R55.

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ARCTIC DIVER41mm

Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

ARCTIC DIVER41h

Prospex Land Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

ARCTIC DIVER200m

Prospex Land Mechanical200m

MSRP

ARCTIC DIVER$480

Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

white

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R55

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$480

$995

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