Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 43mm for the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea run compared to the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35 and the Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,500

Spinnaker Tesei Forged Carbon

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Tesei Forged Carbon43mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea70h

Tesei Forged Carbon40h

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea200m

Tesei Forged Carbon300m

MSRP

Prospex Sea$1,500

Tesei Forged Carbon$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

43.5mm

43mm

Thickness

13.3mm

16mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

52mm

Material

Titanium

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R35

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

70h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$550

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