Seiko Prospex SeavsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm at true scale

Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Diameter

41mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.9mm

n/a

Thickness

12.3mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$900

$549

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.9mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$900
$549
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its value and robust build, with many highlighting its excellent lume and attractive design. Some owners find the 41mm case size perfect, while others with smaller wrists consider it too large, thick, and heavy. The stock rubber strap is noted as uncomfortable for land wear by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its design and value at the price point.

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic 38mm

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic for its vintage-inspired design, slim 38mm case, and tool-like aesthetic, with many finding it a quality piece and good value for the money. Enthusiasts highlight its ridiculously bright and long-lasting lume, comfortable wearability, and fine finishing. Some owners, however, note sharp edges on the clasp and bracelet links, and a few find the push-pull crown a drawback or the 38mm case larger than expected on smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic highly for its vintage vibe and excellent value, singling out its bright lume and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is praised for its authentic skin-diver interpretation and compact, vintage-inspired design. Reviewers noted the world timer bezel as a notable complication for its price point. One reviewer expressed significant dissatisfaction with an unspecified aspect of the watch.

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