Seiko Prospex SeavsMelbourne Watch Company Sorrento

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento at true scale

Sorrento

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.6mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

n/a

$844

Movement

Seiko 6R54

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R54
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
n/a
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$844
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Reviews

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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.

Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento's attractive design, refreshing aesthetic, and the quality offered by smaller brands at a reasonable price. The Miyota 9000s movement is considered a positive feature. One owner found the dial's indices and raised markers cheap-looking, while another appreciated the dial's depth and classy feel, noting it wears well even on a small wrist despite its 14mm height. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento highly for its appealing design and perceived value from a smaller manufacturer.

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