Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean is the cheaper of the two at $289, against $625 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $336 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Spinnaker Dark Cerulean wears larger at 45mm versus 43.8mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Spinnaker Dark Cerulean is rated to 550m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean.

What movement does the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Dark Cerulean uses the NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

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Spinnaker Dark Cerulean

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MSRP $289

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dark Cerulean45mm

Prospex Sea43.8mm

Power Reserve

Dark Cerulean40h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

Dark Cerulean550m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Dark Cerulean$289

Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

45mm

43.8mm

Thickness

21mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

52mm

48.7mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

550m

200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Dark Cerulean

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$289

$625

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