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Seiko Prospex SeavsTimefactors PRS-44

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
PRS-44
TimefactorsPRS-44
MSRP $705
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.

Timefactors PRS-44

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its machining and design, with many finding its 40mm sizing and short lug-to-lug distance wear well. Some owners report the lume fades faster than expected. The purchase process can be difficult due to limited availability. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its machining and wearability at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
PRS-4442mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
PRS-44
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
PRS-44300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
PRS-44$705

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
ETA2824
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$705
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