Which is cheaper, the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $899 for the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol — a $134 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol.

What movement does the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series uses the 4R36.

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Esoteric Watches Bathyal SolvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol

bathyal-sol

MSRP $899

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

srpk43

MSRP $765

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bathyal Sol44mm

Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm

Power Reserve

Bathyal Sol40h

Prospex Sea The Black Series41h

Water Resistance

Bathyal Sol600m

Prospex Sea The Black Series200m

MSRP

Bathyal Sol$899

Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Yellow

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$899

$765

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