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Seiko Prospex SeavsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

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
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$799
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