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Seiko Prospex SeavsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Rolex Deepsea
RolexRolex Deepsea
MSRP $68,100
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely praise the Rolex Deepsea for its robust build and serious capability, with one owner calling it "bulletproof" and surprisingly less large than it appears. Reviewers note subtle aesthetic updates and refined case and bracelet for improved comfort, alongside the modern 3235 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve and running at +2 seconds per day. Some owners find its size too large for daily wear, though it serves as a good conversation piece. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build quality.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Rolex Deepsea$68,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
5.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 kt yellow gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R54
3235
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
24
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$68,100
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