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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325
What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$325
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