Which is cheaper, the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT uses the Seiko NH34 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Aquatico SEAFARER 38mm GMT

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MSRP $499

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $900

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SEAFARER 38mm GMT38mm

Prospex Sea41mm

Power Reserve

SEAFARER 38mm GMT—

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

SEAFARER 38mm GMT300m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

SEAFARER 38mm GMT$499

Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$900

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