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Seiko Prospex SeavsVaer Atlas

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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