Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $625, against $1,038 for the Depancel Série R01 — a $413 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.8mm versus 43mm for the Depancel Série R01 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Depancel Série R01.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel Série R01.

What movement does the Depancel Série R01 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Série R01 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

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Depancel Série R01vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Depancel Série R01

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MSRP $1,038

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R0143mm

Prospex Sea43.8mm

Power Reserve

Série R0140h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

Série R0150m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Série R01$1,038

Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Bleu

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$625

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