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ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm for its slim and sleek wearability, noting a case thickness under 11mm and a 45.5mm lug-to-lug. The use of a Sellita SW200-1b movement is a specific point of appreciation, with one commenter preferring it over a Miyota 9 series. The watch features a sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. On balance, owners rate the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm highly for its comfortable dimensions and the quality of its movement at the price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm39.8mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm38hh
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm100m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm$800
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39.8mm
45mm
Thickness
10.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
38hh
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$800
$765
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