Duxot TortugavsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Duxot Tortuga at true scale

Tortuga

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

45mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48.7mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$280

lowest

$625

Movement

Automatic

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
45mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
48.7mm
Finish
Stainless Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
23
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$625
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Duxot Tortuga

Owners widely praise the Duxot Tortuga's cool, unique look and trustworthy 200m water resistance, attributing this to its screw-down crown. Some owners find the bezel visually appealing, though one notes it feels cheaper than alternatives. The Duxot Tortuga is considered good quality Chinese manufacturing with a reliable automatic movement, offering good value for the price, though some believe it is slightly overpriced. On balance, owners rate the Duxot Tortuga well for its unique aesthetics and reliable build at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value as a sport watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable wearability and generous lume. Reviewers note its solid build quality and attractive design, with some specifically mentioning the matte black dial as a strong point. One owner reports accuracy around +1 to +2 seconds per day. The 43.8mm case size is considered substantial by some, and one owner found the watch heavy and thick, regretting not choosing a different variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its blend of classic design and modern utility at an accessible price point.