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Seiko Prospex SeavsHELM Vanuatu

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$595
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.7mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$285

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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