Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Akrone C-03 36F is the cheaper of the two at $474, against $595 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.7mm versus 41mm for the Akrone C-03 36F — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Akrone C-03 36F.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-03 36F or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Akrone C-03 36F.

What movement does the Akrone C-03 36F run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-03 36F uses the Soprod P024 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

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Akrone C-03 36F

c-03-36f

MSRP $474

Seiko Prospex Sea

srpl11

MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 36F41mm

Prospex Sea41.7mm

Power Reserve

C-03 36F38h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

C-03 36F100m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

C-03 36F$474

Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

4R35

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$474

$595

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