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 $795, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $1,204 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 34mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 9mm difference across the dial.

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

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE is rated to 30m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

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

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Prospex Sea.

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

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE runs a automatic caliber (CD-04-S), while the Seiko Prospex Sea runs a quartz (6N01).

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $795

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Prospex Sea34mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Prospex Sea40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Prospex Sea$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

6N01

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$795

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