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Seiko Prospex SeavsWilliam Wood The Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $900
The Watch
William WoodThe Watch
MSRP $820

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41mm
The Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
The Watch40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
The Watch100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$900
The Watch$820

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
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
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$820

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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.

William Wood The Watch

William Wood The Watch is praised for its fun, well-themed packages and unique design elements inspired by historical and heroic themes. Reviewers note impressive finishing and functional collector's boxes. One model features a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement with a 48-hour power reserve, while another has a 42mm bronze case with striking red accents. Design inspirations include fire alarm-themed exhibition casebacks, fire engine dashboard sub-dials, ship's engine order telegraph dials, and NYC skyline casebacks. On balance, William Wood The Watch is a well-finished, thematically rich offering for enthusiasts.

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