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Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399
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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$399
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