Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Noir Radiance is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $795 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Seiko Prospex Sea runs a quartz (Seiko 6N01).

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Spinnaker Noir RadiancevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Spinnaker Noir Radiance

MSRP $420

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $795

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

Prospex Sea34mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance—

Prospex Sea—

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

Prospex Sea$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

34mm

Thickness

15mm

8.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

40.8mm

Lug Width

22mm

16mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

180m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6N01

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$795

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