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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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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 The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

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
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$765
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