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Sternglas Naos GroßdatumvsSeiko Prospex Sea

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Naos Großdatum
SternglasNaos Großdatum
MSRP $323
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $795

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Naos Großdatum38mm
Prospex Sea34mm
Power Reserve
Naos Großdatum
Prospex Sea40h
Water Resistance
Naos Großdatum50m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Naos Großdatum$323
Prospex Sea$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
10mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VJ76
6N01
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$795

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What people say

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Sternglas Naos Großdatum

The Sternglas Naos Großdatum is praised for its Bauhaus aesthetic and value, with one owner finding it an affordable alternative to other designs. However, some owners report it feels underwhelming and cheap, with a printed-on face, small font, and toy-like hands, and find the strap to be of poor quality. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case, an Alabaster dial with beige LumiNova, and a Seiko TMI VJ76 quartz movement rated for -20/+20 seconds per month. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided, with the primary point of contention being the perceived quality and aesthetic execution of the Sternglas Naos Großdatum.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability due to its case shape and lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often noting the bright LumiBrite lume. Some owners find the watch to be large, thick, and heavy, while others consider it the perfect size, indicating a split opinion on wearability for smaller wrists. The power reserve from some movements is noted as less than newer variants, and the clasp quality receives mixed feedback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition in the dive watch market.

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