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Seiko Prospex SeavsWilliam Wood Valiant

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Valiant
William WoodValiant
MSRP $820
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.

William Wood Valiant

William Wood The Watch is praised for its fun, well-themed packages and unique design elements inspired by historical and heroic themes. Reviewers note impressive finishing and functional collector's boxes. One model features a 41mm stainless steel case and a Sellita SW510 movement with a 48-hour power reserve, while another has a 42mm bronze case with striking red accents. Design inspirations include fire alarm-themed exhibition casebacks, fire engine dashboard sub-dials, ship's engine order telegraph dials, and NYC skyline casebacks. On balance, William Wood The Watch is a well-finished, thematically rich offering for enthusiasts.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Valiant41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
Valiant40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Valiant100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$595
Valiant$820

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.7mm
41mm
Thickness
12.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$820
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