Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

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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 Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' at true scale

Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

Diameter

41.3mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$1,100

$699

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R55

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Superluminova C3/ BGW9 X1 Grade

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,100
$699
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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 Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP'

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' for its stunning and "insane" teal mother-of-pearl dial, which looks significantly better in person than in photos. The watch is noted for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable wearability, and good value as a microbrand offering. One owner reported the Miyota 9015 movement running accurately at +2 seconds per day. However, legibility in bright light can be an issue, and some found the bracelet edges to be a bit sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Helmsman SS 'Teal MOP' highly for its unique dial and excellent value proposition.

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