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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black SeriesvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$428

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What people say

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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