Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Timefactors Caribbean?

At MSRP the Timefactors Caribbean is the cheaper of the two at $517, against $900 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $383 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Timefactors Caribbean?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Timefactors Caribbean — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Timefactors Caribbean?

The Timefactors Caribbean is rated to 1000m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea run compared to the Timefactors Caribbean?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 6R35 and the Timefactors Caribbean uses the Miyota 9015.

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Seiko Prospex Sea

spb317j1

MSRP $900

Timefactors Caribbean

smiths-caribbean-1000-prs-55

MSRP $517

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea41mm

Caribbean40mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea70h

Caribbean—

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea200m

Caribbean1,000m

MSRP

Prospex Sea$900

Caribbean$517

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

70h

—

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$900

$517

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