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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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