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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane WatchesTravis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
MSRP $899
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100
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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.3mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.2mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R55
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,100
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