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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R35
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$595
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