Which is cheaper, the Squale Matic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $625, against $1,595 for the Squale Matic — a $970 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Squale Matic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Squale Matic wears larger at 44mm versus 43.8mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Squale Matic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Squale Matic is rated to 600m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Squale Matic or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale Matic.

What movement does the Squale Matic run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Squale Matic uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Squale Matic

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MSRP $1,595

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MSRP $625

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Matic44mm

Prospex Sea43.8mm

Power Reserve

Matic38h

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

Matic600m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Matic$1,595

Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

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Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

38h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$625

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