Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $989 for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a $224 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

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MSRP $989

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MSRP $765

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Prospex Sea The Black Series41h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Prospex Sea The Black Series200m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Superluminova

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$765

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