Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $2,768 for the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) — a $1,668 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 41.3mm versus 39mm for the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

The Seiko Prospex Sea is rated to 300m versus 200m for the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex Sea or the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 72-hour power reserve against 56 hours on the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale).

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea run compared to the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 6R55 and the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) uses the Sellita SW300-1.

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Seiko Prospex SeavsVPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

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Seiko Prospex Sea

MSRP $1,100

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VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)

MSRP $2,768

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea41.3mm

TYPE 39VM (Presale)39mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea72h

TYPE 39VM (Presale)56h

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea300m

TYPE 39VM (Presale)200m

MSRP

Prospex Sea$1,100

TYPE 39VM (Presale)$2,768

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

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Dial Color

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R55

Sellita SW300-1

Power Reserve

72h

56h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,100

$2,768

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