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Seiko Prospex SeavsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
4R36
Power Reserve
70h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$375
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