Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $1,125 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 200m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

redcliff-39-5-date-boutique-edition-event-exclusive

MSRP $2,625

Seiko Prospex Sea

spb349j1

MSRP $1,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$1,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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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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