Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue is the cheaper of the two at $278, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $622 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

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Sheffield 1A SCR II Blue

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MSRP $278

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A SCR II Blue40mm

Prospex Sea41mm

Power Reserve

1A SCR II Blue40h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

1A SCR II Blue200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

1A SCR II Blue$278

Prospex Sea$900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$900

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