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Seiko Prospex SeavsYema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
YemaYachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420
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.

Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz for its attractive design, historical significance, and comfortable 38.5mm size, with some appreciating its meca-quartz movement. The watch features a hesalite crystal and Seiko VK63 movement, measuring 10.3mm thin and 46mm lug to lug. Some owners note sharp edges on the case and a strap that feels cheap, though others find the strap acceptable and consider it a great summer watch. Opinions are split on the necessity of the 24-hour subdial, and concerns have been raised about the price and customer support. On balance, owners rate the Yema Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz highly for its appealing vintage-inspired look and accessible price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz38.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Yachtingraf Croisière Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$420
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