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Lorier ZephyrvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Zephyr36mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Zephyr40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Zephyr
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Zephyr$549
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$1,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

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