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Sternglas SediusvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
8mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$595

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What people say

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Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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