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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Shellback40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Shellback
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
Shellback200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765
Shellback$840

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$840
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