Which is cheaper, the Corniche Historique or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $2,595 for the Corniche Historique — a $1,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Corniche Historique or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Corniche Historique wears larger at 37.5mm versus 34mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Corniche Historique or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Corniche Historique is rated to 50m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Corniche Historique run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Corniche Historique uses the Miyota Quartz and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6N01.

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Corniche Historique

MSRP $2,595

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Historique37.5mm

Prospex Sea34mm

Power Reserve

Historique—

Prospex Sea40h

Water Resistance

Historique50m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Historique$2,595

Prospex Sea$795

Full specifications

Case

6 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

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota Quartz

6N01

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,595

$795

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