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Seiko Prospex SeavsVaer G2 Pacific GMT

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
G2 Pacific GMT
VaerG2 Pacific GMT
MSRP $399
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
G2 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$399
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