Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $1 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42mm for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Seiko Prospex Sea runs a automatic (6R35).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsSeiko Prospex Sea

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Seiko Prospex Sea

spb349j1

MSRP $1,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

6R35

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,500

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