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Seiko · Prospex Sea

Seiko Ice Diver

Diver

$900
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Case

Diameter
45mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-lug
52.6mm
Lug width
20mm
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Lume
LumiBrite

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
70h
Jewels
24
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Seiko

Seiko's upgraded automatic caliber offering a substantial 70-hour power reserve, nearly double the 4R35 it replaces in higher-end Presage and Prospex models. The extended reserve is achieved through a longer mainspring while maintaining the same 21,600 vph beat rate. Accuracy is tightened to -15/+25 seconds per day compared to the 4R35's wider tolerance. Represents Seiko's push to compete with Swiss movements offering 80-hour reserves.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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4 colorways

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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