Edox SkyDiver 70s Date AutomaticvsSeiko 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.

Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic at true scale

SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.6mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$1,480

n/a

Movement

Caliber 80 (SW 200)

Seiko 6R54

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.6mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Caliber 80 (SW 200)
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,480
n/a
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Reviews

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

Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic

Owners widely praise the Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable wear on the bracelet, and strong lume. The watch is noted for its great accuracy and solid build, with reviewers highlighting the Calibre 80 automatic movement. One owner finds the 13.7mm case height unnecessarily thick, while another mentions the 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Edox SkyDiver 70s Date Automatic highly for its robust build and comfortable wear at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely recognized for its excellent value and solid build quality, with many owners appreciating its classic dive watch design and legible dial. Reviewers consistently praise its lume, with one owner noting it as excellent. The watch's finishing is also a frequent highlight, described as impressive and well-executed for its price point. Some owners find the 42mm case size wears well, even on smaller wrists, while others describe it as substantial and potentially uncomfortable for smaller wrists. The movement is noted as a 6R54 automatic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its robust construction and classic dive watch aesthetics at a fair price.