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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$189

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent lume, robust build, and value, with many highlighting the comfortable 4 o'clock crown and reliable movements. Reviewers note impressive case finishing and attractive dials, with specific models lauded for their gradient blue designs and smooth bezel actions. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +9 seconds/day after demagnetization, while others find the watches to be good first "proper" watches. Some owners find the stock rubber straps uncomfortable or the overall size substantial on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its combination of strong dive watch functionality and appealing design at its price point.

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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