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

At MSRP the Akrone C-03 FSC is the cheaper of the two at $458, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $442 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Akrone C-03 FSC — a 2mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Akrone C-03 FSC.

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Akrone C-03 FSC uses the Soprod P024 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

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Akrone C-03 FSC

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MSRP $458

Seiko Prospex Sea

spb317j1

MSRP $900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-03 FSC39mm

Prospex Sea41mm

Power Reserve

C-03 FSC38h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

C-03 FSC100m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

C-03 FSC$458

Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod P024

6R35

Power Reserve

38h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$458

$900

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