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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
44.8mm
44mm
Thickness
14.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
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
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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