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Seiko Prospex SeavsVario Futurist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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