Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Vertigo Watches Diver Three?

At MSRP the Vertigo Watches Diver Three is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $1,071 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Vertigo Watches Diver Three?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Vertigo Watches Diver Three — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Vertigo Watches Diver Three?

The Vertigo Watches Diver Three is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea run compared to the Vertigo Watches Diver Three?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35 and the Vertigo Watches Diver Three uses the Seiko NH35.

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Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,500

Vertigo Watches Diver Three

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MSRP $429

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Diver Three40mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea70h

Diver Three—

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea200m

Diver Three300m

MSRP

Prospex Sea$1,500

Diver Three$429

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

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

6R35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

70h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

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