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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Hull

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Hull100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,100
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.3mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$159

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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