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Orient KannovsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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What people say

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Orient Kanno

Owners widely praise the Orient Kanno for its refined style and build quality, with one owner specifically preferring its design to another model for its elegance. The bezel color is also a noted positive. However, owners frequently complain about the bracelets, and the 44mm case with a 50mm lug-to-lug is considered large by some. On balance, owners rate the Orient Kanno highly for its refined style and build quality at its price point.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kanno44mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
Kanno40h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
Kanno200m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
Kanno$320
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
47.7mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
F6922
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
22
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$320
$765
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