Seiko Prospex SeavsMido Ocean Star 200C

lug2lug doesn't sell watches. Buy links open the brand's or seller's own site. Some links are affiliate links: lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

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

Mido Ocean Star 200C at true scale

Ocean Star 200C

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.6mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

72h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$1,360

Movement

Seiko 6R54

Caliber 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.3mm
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
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R54
Caliber 80
Power Reserve
72h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Date, Day

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,360
Keep your wishlist and collection together in the appExplore the app

Reviews

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

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.

Mido Ocean Star 200C

Owners widely praise the Mido Ocean Star 200C for its excellent build quality and value, with many highlighting the matte black dial, ceramic bezel, and applied indices as attractive design elements. The watch is noted for its light titanium construction and great lume, offering good legibility and wearability, with some owners appreciating its low thickness. Accuracy is exceptional, with one owner reporting 0 to +1 second per day. However, some find the 42.5mm case size acceptable but would prefer a slightly smaller diameter, and one owner noted significant wear on the case and bezel after 3.5 months. The crown is described as slightly small, and the bezel tension as potentially a touch light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Mido Ocean Star 200C highly for its impressive build quality and accuracy at its price point.

Similar watches

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price, microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

DiscussionNot started

Also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog: alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.