Which is cheaper, the La Touraine Seafarer or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the La Touraine Seafarer is the cheaper of the two at $500, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $400 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the La Touraine Seafarer or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The La Touraine Seafarer wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the La Touraine Seafarer or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the La Touraine Seafarer.

What movement does the La Touraine Seafarer run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the La Touraine Seafarer uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

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La Touraine SeafarervsSeiko Prospex Sea

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La Touraine Seafarer

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MSRP $500

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $900

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Seafarer43mm

Prospex Sea41mm

Power Reserve

Seafarer40h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

Seafarer200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Seafarer$500

Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$500

$900

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