Which is cheaper, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

At MSRP the Core Timepieces The River Watch is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $6,500 for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a $5,960 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Core Timepieces The River Watch or the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Seiko Prospex LX line wears larger at 44.8mm versus 42mm for the Core Timepieces The River Watch — a 2.8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Core Timepieces The River Watch run compared to the Seiko Prospex LX line?

The Core Timepieces The River Watch runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH34A), while the Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive (5R65).

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Core Timepieces The River Watch

MSRP $540

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MSRP $6,500

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The River Watch42mm

Prospex LX line44.8mm

Power Reserve

The River Watch—

Prospex LX line72h

Water Resistance

The River Watch300m

Prospex LX line300m

MSRP

The River Watch$540

Prospex LX line$6,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH34A

5R65

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

—

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$6,500

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