Buyalov МодстерvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Buyalov Модстер at true scale

Модстер

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

40.5mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

48.2mm

Thickness

13.1mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$1,100

Movement

Miyota 82S0

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41.3mm
Thickness
13.05mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S0
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,100
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Buyalov Модстер

Owners praise the Buyalov Модстер for its attractive no-date dial and sapphire crystal, with some noting good case finishing and unique designs. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +17 sec/day and another noting a Miyota 9039 movement. Some find the dial logo distracting and question the "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, while payment and shipping issues are noted barriers to purchase. Some owners find the watch too massive, though others appreciate its original, rugged design. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov Модстер highly for its attractive design and sapphire crystal at a significantly lower price point than the original.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build quality and fair price, with many noting its comfortable silicone strap. Some owners find the watch's size, thickness, and weight to be uncomfortable for smaller wrists, while others consider the size perfect. The consensus is that the Seiko Prospex Sea offers excellent value and build quality for its price.