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Boldr Odyssey OriginalvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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Boldr Odyssey Original

Owners widely praise the Boldr Odyssey Original's value, with one noting the blue dial and bronze case develop an amazing patina and another highlighting the personalized purchase experience. The watch is available for $350 and comes in its original dive case. One owner observed that the 12 o'clock markers on a bronze variant were not straight. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Original highly for its developing patina and strong value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Original45.5mm
Prospex Sea42mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Original42h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Original500m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Odyssey Original$799
Prospex Sea

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
500m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Cali Black
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R54
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
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