Seiko Prospex SeavsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Longines HYDROCONQUEST at true scale

HYDROCONQUEST

Diameter

43.5mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

lowest

53.5mm

Thickness

13.3mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

72h

highest

MSRP

$1,500

lowest

$2,000

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Longines L888

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Longines L888
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$2,000
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its value and classic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive case finishing and excellent LumiBrite lume. One owner found the watch to be a great first proper timepiece, while another noted it felt uncomfortably large, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist. The hard-coated steel case offers scratch resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its value and finishing.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST for its attractive sunburst dials and near COSC accuracy, with one owner noting a movement losing only about 2 seconds per day. However, opinions are divided on the bracelet, with some finding it comfortable and featuring a useful slide-lock extension, while others criticize it for lacking micro-adjustments, having pinch-prone links, sharp lugs, and an uncomfortable feel. The screw-down crown operation is also a point of contention, described by some as inconvenient or difficult. On balance, owners rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST highly for its striking dial and value, despite mixed views on its bracelet and crown usability.