Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex LX line at true scale

Prospex LX line

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic at true scale

Wreck Automatic

Diameter

44.8mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.9mm

50mm

lowest

Thickness

15.7mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$6,500

$189

lowest

Movement

Seiko 5R65

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44.8mm
44mm
Thickness
15.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 5R65
Seiko NH35
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
30
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$189
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex LX line for its exceptional finishing, with Zaratsu polishing and mirror-quality high-polish surfaces on the titanium case, often described as superior to the Marinemaster 300. Reviewers highlight the impressive Spring Drive 5R65 movement, noting accuracy as good as +/- 1 second per day. The watch is considered wearable despite its 44.8mm size, with some owners finding its case sits better on the wrist than other models. However, the high MSRP is a recurring point of contention, with some owners feeling it limited sales and alienated the target market, leading to discussions about potential quality control issues and fragility in some instances. The bracelet on the dive watch variant is noted as lacking a polished bevel edge found on other models in the line. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case sizes to accompany a reduced price.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

Owners praise the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic for its exceptional value and the best bezel and crown action experienced across many watches, including high-end brands, noting its cool distressed finish. Reviewers highlight the hand-finished, abraded aluminum bezel inserts and etched dials designed to look weathered, with applied indices and arrow-shaped hands for legibility. The 44mm steel case is water-resistant to 200 meters and houses a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its outstanding value and tactile user experience at its price point.