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Jack Mason Canton SaltvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Jack Mason Canton Salt

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jack Mason Canton Salt for its high-quality finishing, textured dials, and the inclusion of the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement. The 39mm case is noted for its slim profile and comfortable wearability, with some specifically highlighting the versatility of the white dial and the attractive green and white variants. However, some owners find the case proportions stubby and the design uninspired, while others report issues with the clasp's micro-adjustment system and overly tight bracelet screws. Accuracy figures range from ±7 seconds per day, and the movement offers a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Jack Mason Canton Salt highly for its impressive finishing and value, particularly appreciating the well-executed case and bracelet.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Canton Salt39mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Canton Salt68h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Canton Salt150m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Canton Salt$1,199
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
68h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$765
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