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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$189

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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