Redwood Watches Marine EngineervsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Redwood Watches Marine Engineer at true scale

Marine Engineer

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

40mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.7mm

Thickness

13.7mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$439

lowest

$625

Movement

Seiko NH38

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$439
$625
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Reviews

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

Redwood Watches Marine Engineer

Owners widely praise the Redwood Watches Marine Engineer for its exceptional value, particularly noting the sapphire crystal and durable case construction. The bezel action is described as tight and grippy with no back play, and the lume is reported to mellow nicely after an initial bright glow. One owner expressed a desire for a different movement than the Miyota 82S0. Overall, owners rate the Redwood Watches Marine Engineer highly for its robust build and impressive features at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value as a sport watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable wearability and generous lume. Reviewers note its solid build quality and attractive design, with some specifically mentioning the matte black dial as a strong point. One owner reports accuracy around +1 to +2 seconds per day. The 43.8mm case size is considered substantial by some, and one owner found the watch heavy and thick, regretting not choosing a different variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its blend of classic design and modern utility at an accessible price point.