Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos Mako 4

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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 Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

41.3mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$1,100

$599

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R55

Miyota 9015

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.3mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Diver - Flare
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
$599
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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 Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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