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Seiko Prospex SeavsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $625
AA02 Diver Watch
OrientAA02 Diver Watch
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.8mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$625
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4R35
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$285

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build quality, and comfortable wearability, with many models featuring impressive lume and attractive dials. Owners and reviewers highlight the modern upgrades on classic designs, such as drilled lugs and reliable movements with hacking and hand-winding capabilities. Some models are noted for their refined case finishing and scratch resistance. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting approximately 4 seconds fast per day, while others find the movements offer good performance for the price. Concerns raised by owners and reviewers include clasps that can feel generic or cheap, and lug widths that some find disproportionate to the case size on certain models. The thickness and weight of some Prospex Sea watches are also noted as substantial. The GMT function on specific models is considered secondary and difficult to read for true travel purposes.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

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