Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer?

At MSRP the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer is the cheaper of the two at $475, against $1,100 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $625 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer?

The Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer wears larger at 42mm versus 41.3mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 0.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea run compared to the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer?

The Seiko Prospex Sea runs a automatic caliber (Seiko 6R55), while the Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer runs a manual (Automatic (3-hand date)).

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Seiko Prospex SeavsTsovet Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $1,100

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MSRP $475

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At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea41.3mm

Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer42mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea72h

Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer—

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea300m

Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer200m

MSRP

Prospex Sea$1,100

Tsovet JMT-DW42 Global Explorer$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

—

Dial Color

—

Grey

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R55

Automatic (3-hand date)

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$475

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