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Sugess Seestern DOX V3vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Sugess Seestern DOX V3

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern DOX V3's dial, case, and crystal quality, with one owner stating it rivals watches five times its price. Some community members prefer the Sugess brand over Seestern, citing a branded rehaut and signed clasp as key differentiators. One owner reported that the chronograph function occasionally starts at -2 seconds. A separate owner experienced poor customer service with a lack of response and a delayed, partial refund resolution. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern DOX V3 highly for its impressive build quality and finishing relative to its price point, despite isolated issues with chronograph function and customer service.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern DOX V342mm
Prospex Sea42mm
Power Reserve
Seestern DOX V340h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Seestern DOX V3300m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Seestern DOX V3$199
Prospex Sea

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
Finish
Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Tritium
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
NH35
6R54
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
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