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Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos LT Carbon

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $795
LT Carbon
ZelosLT Carbon
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea34mm
LT Carbon40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea40h
LT Carbon40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
LT Carbon50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$795
LT Carbon$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
40mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Forged Carbon
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N01
Miyota 9133
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$449

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability due to its case shape and lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often noting the bright LumiBrite lume. Some owners find the watch to be large, thick, and heavy, while others consider it the perfect size, indicating a split opinion on wearability for smaller wrists. The power reserve from some movements is noted as less than newer variants, and the clasp quality receives mixed feedback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition in the dive watch market.

Zelos LT Carbon

The forged carbon case construction is a standout feature, noted for its lightweight feel and distinctive pattern. The proprietary strap system limits aftermarket options. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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