Which is cheaper, the Resco Kauffman or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is the cheaper of the two at $765, against $1,955 for the Resco Kauffman — a $1,190 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Resco Kauffman or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series wears larger at 45mm versus 44mm for the Resco Kauffman — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Resco Kauffman or the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Resco Kauffman.

What movement does the Resco Kauffman run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Resco Kauffman uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series uses the Seiko 4R36.

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Resco Resco KauffmanvsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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Resco Resco Kauffman

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MSRP $1,955

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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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MSRP $765

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Resco Kauffman44mm

Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm

Power Reserve

Resco Kauffman40h

Prospex Sea The Black Series41h

Water Resistance

Resco Kauffman200m

Prospex Sea The Black Series200m

MSRP

Resco Kauffman$1,955

Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,955

$765

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