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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.
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Prospex Sea collection · 33 watches
4 colorways
The living market
Tracked on the secondary market, updated through the day. Not appraisals or offers.
2 for sale right now.
History only · Watch family · 49 weeks, Sep 28, 2020–Aug 24, 2026
Seiko on the secondhand market
+7.9%
2026 so far · +3.2% to +12.7% · 75 matched watches
In line with the index
Divers as a group: +7.4% · 297 matched watches
Year-by-year readings →The connection engine
The community take
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.
On real wrists
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The paper trail
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The discussion