Which is cheaper, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Draken Tugela - is the cheaper of the two at $453, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $447 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Draken Tugela - wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Draken Tugela - or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Draken Tugela - is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Draken Tugela - run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Draken Tugela - uses the NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

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Draken Tugela -

MSRP $453

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $900

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14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Tugela -42mm

Prospex Sea41mm

Power Reserve

Tugela -—

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

Tugela -300m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Tugela -$453

Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

6R35

Power Reserve

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$453

$900

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