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Makydo Mystic BluevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43.5mm
Thickness
9mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
27mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R35
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500

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What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

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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