Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT at true scale

Atlas GMT

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

41mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.2mm

Thickness

13.5mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

41h

72h

highest

MSRP

$548

lowest

$1,100

Movement

Seiko NH34

Seiko 6R55

Case

3 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.3mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.2mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
C3
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$548
$1,100
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Reviews

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

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its quality and "spec monster" features for an office GMT diver. However, one owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist, leading them to sell it in favor of smaller case sizes. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH34 automatic movement and offers 300m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its impressive specifications and build quality at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch features excellent dial legibility due to high-quality Swiss luminous material. The Seiko NH34 GMT movement powers the watch.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build quality and fair price, with many noting its comfortable silicone strap. Some owners find the watch's size, thickness, and weight to be uncomfortable for smaller wrists, while others consider the size perfect. The consensus is that the Seiko Prospex Sea offers excellent value and build quality for its price.