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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Hull

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Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Hull100m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44.8mm
42mm
Thickness
14.7mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
47.5mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
SII NH35A
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$159

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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