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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499
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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$595
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41.7mm
40mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Gulf
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$1,499
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