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Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Atlas GMT
Manufaktur WaldhoffAtlas GMT
MSRP $548
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
What people say

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Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT as a "spec monster" for an office GMT diver, noting its Seiko NH34 movement, sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance. One owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist and sold it due to a preference for smaller case sizes. On balance, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT's impressive specifications at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit issue.

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.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Atlas GMT41mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Atlas GMT41h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Atlas GMT300m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Atlas GMT$548
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
C3
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
6R35
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$548
$1,500
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