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Sternglas MarusvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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What people say

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Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marus42mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Marus42h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Marus200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Marus$485
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
53.8mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Lume
Luminova grün
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$595
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