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Akrone C-02 Nérée ArctiquevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique

The watch offers excellent value for its price point. Reviewers did not mention any shared weaknesses.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C-02 Nérée Arctique39mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
C-02 Nérée Arctique
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
C-02 Nérée Arctique200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
C-02 Nérée Arctique$541
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
43.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$541
$1,500
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