Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $499 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 43mm for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CIGA Design CD-04-S and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 6R35.

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

MSRP $1,999

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MSRP $1,500

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Gilded Age

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CIGA Design CD-04-S

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

41h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$1,500

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