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Phoibos VoyagervsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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

Voyager
PhoibosVoyager
MSRP $350
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Voyager39mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Voyager40h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Voyager200m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Voyager$350
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$765

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What people say

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Phoibos Voyager

The Phoibos Voyager is noted for its attractive MOP dial that plays with light and good overall finishing, along with a fun octopus logo. However, the red-on-red date wheel is illegible and may be misaligned. One owner flags the 13.5mm thick case, while comfortable at 39mm, as prone to striking objects. Overall, owners appreciate the dial's visual appeal and finishing, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

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