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Boldr Odyssey BronzevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Odyssey Bronze
BoldrOdyssey Bronze
MSRP $649
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
16.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
51mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$1,500
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