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Phoibos VoyagervsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $299
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Voyager$299
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
43.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$1,500

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Voyager for its attractive MOP dial and good overall finishing, along with its fun octopus logo. However, reviewers and owners alike note that the red lettering on the red date wheel is illegible, and one owner reports the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Voyager highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

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.

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