Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos Blacktip 200m Diver

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver at true scale

Blacktip 200m Diver

Diameter

41.3mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

47.5mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$1,100

$499

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R55

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.3mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$499
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Reviews

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build quality and fair price, with many noting its comfortable silicone strap. Some owners find the watch's size, thickness, and weight to be uncomfortable for smaller wrists, while others consider the size perfect. The consensus is that the Seiko Prospex Sea offers excellent value and build quality for its price.

Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver

The Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver is widely praised for its superb value, distinctive design, and ergonomic 41mm case that measures 11.5mm thick. Owners highlight the bezel action as great and the bracelet as rock solid with toolless micro-adjust. The watch features eye-catching dials, including shimmery red aventurine and sand fume options, and a full lume dial is noted. The screw-down crown engages and screws in smoothly, with no stem or crown wobble reported, though one owner described the crown action as a little gritty. The Miyota 9015 movement powers the watch, which is rated for 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m Diver highly for its outstanding value and distinctive dial and bezel treatments.

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