Which is cheaper, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $1,411 for the Eza 1972 Diver — a $311 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.3mm versus 39.6mm for the Eza 1972 Diver — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Eza 1972 Diver.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Eza 1972 Diver or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Eza 1972 Diver.

What movement does the Eza 1972 Diver run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Eza 1972 Diver uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R55.

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Eza 1972 Diver

1972-diver-anniversary-edition

MSRP $1,411

Seiko Prospex Sea

spb481j1

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1972 Diver39.6mm

Prospex Sea41.3mm

Power Reserve

1972 Diver41h

Prospex Sea72h

Water Resistance

1972 Diver200m

Prospex Sea300m

MSRP

1972 Diver$1,411

Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6R55

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,411

$1,100

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