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Resco Stainless RedvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Stainless Red
RescoStainless Red
MSRP $1,105
What people say

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Resco Stainless Red

Owners report mixed experiences with Resco's customer service and product durability. One owner encountered issues with crown threading and a subsequent partial refund, while another experienced rust near the crown on a different model, which the company attributed to normal wear. However, another owner praised the brand's durability and customer service after a severe accident. The Resco Stainless Red features a 44mm case and 200m water resistance. Overall, owners are split on the brand's service and product resilience, with some praising durability and others encountering specific issues.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless Red44mm
Prospex Sea41mm
Power Reserve
Stainless Red40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Stainless Red200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Stainless Red$1,105
Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
46.9mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,105
$900
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