Phoibos Depth HuntervsSeiko 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.

Phoibos Depth Hunter at true scale

Depth Hunter

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

40mm

41.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

49.5mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$470

lowest

$595

Movement

Miyota 9015

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$470
$595
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Reviews

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

Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 40mm case, solid build, and great finishing for the price, with one owner noting an accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day and a well-made bracelet featuring toolless microadjust. The watch's unique, summery design and attractive color palettes are also frequently highlighted. However, opinions are divided on the "popsicle stick" hands, with some finding them unappealing while others appreciate them, and one owner found the case and dial combination did not match well. Lume is also a point of contention, with one owner reporting it as disappointing while another describes it as long-lasting. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim 300m diver profile and distinctive design at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex Sea is a well-built watch at a fair price, with some finding its 41.7mm case size perfect while others with smaller wrists consider it big, thick, and heavy. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent lume and robust design. One owner notes the bezel action is smoother and more precise than some other Seiko divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its value and proven design.

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