Which is cheaper, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Makara Watches Octopus is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $625 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $76 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Makara Watches Octopus wears larger at 44mm versus 43.8mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Makara Watches Octopus or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Makara Watches Octopus carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Makara Watches Octopus run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Makara Watches Octopus uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

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Makara Watches Octopus

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MSRP $549

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $625

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Octopus44mm

Prospex Sea43.8mm

Power Reserve

Octopus42h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

Octopus200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Octopus$549

Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

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Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

4R35

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$625

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