Squale MaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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.

Squale Matic at true scale

Matic

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

44mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

48.7mm

lowest

Thickness

16mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

600m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

41h

highest

MSRP

$1,595

$625

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
43.8mm
Thickness
16mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
48.7mm
Material
Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
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
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$625
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Squale Matic

Owners widely praise the Squale Matic for its superb finishing and comfortable wearability, with many noting its vintage-inspired design and the 4 o'clock crown contributing to a compact feel on the wrist despite its 44mm size. Reviewers highlight the outstanding lume on the hands and the double-domed sapphire crystal as favorite features, while some owners find the bezel insert glossy and the lume on the orange indices to be almost non-existent. One owner dislikes how the oyster bracelet terminates at the springbars instead of sitting flush with the case. The Squale Matic is powered by a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Matic highly for its robust build quality and comfortable, vintage-inspired ergonomics at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value as a sport watch, with owners highlighting its comfortable wearability and generous lume. Reviewers note its solid build quality and attractive design, with some specifically mentioning the matte black dial as a strong point. One owner reports accuracy around +1 to +2 seconds per day. The 43.8mm case size is considered substantial by some, and one owner found the watch heavy and thick, regretting not choosing a different variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its blend of classic design and modern utility at an accessible price point.

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