Which is cheaper, the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a $895 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.3mm versus 38mm for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern — a 3.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 72-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern.

What movement does the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Seiko Prospex Sea runs a automatic (Seiko 6R55).

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Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

MSRP $1,995

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MSRP $1,100

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Mid-Century Modern38mm

Prospex Sea41.3mm

Power Reserve

Mid-Century Modern45h

Prospex Sea72h

Water Resistance

Mid-Century Modern100m

Prospex Sea300m

MSRP

Mid-Century Modern$1,995

Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Domed

—

AR Coating

Underside

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Silver

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Seiko 6R55

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

45h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$1,100

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