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Seiko Prospex SeavsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.7mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$595
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41.7mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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