Citizen NY0129-07LvsSeiko 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.

Citizen NY0129-07L at true scale

NY0129-07L

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

41mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

13.7mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$505

lowest

$1,100

Movement

Miyota 8204

Seiko 6R55

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.3mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8204
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$505
$1,100
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Reviews

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

Citizen NY0129-07L

Owners widely praise the Citizen NY0129-07L as a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, offering incredible value and charm for under €300. Its lume is described as among the best seen, and it pairs well with a NATO strap. Some owners note the handset is an odd combination and the crown could be larger for better grip. Accuracy can be variable, with one owner reporting +15s/day. Overall, owners rate the Citizen NY0129-07L highly for its value and impressive lume.

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.

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