Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,150 for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

The Borealis Watch Co. Icarus is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Icarus uses the Ronda R150 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT uses the 6R54.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. IcarusvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Borealis Watch Co.Icarus

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MSRP $650

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

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MSRP $1,150

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Icarus38mm

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT39.5mm

Power Reserve

Icarus40h

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT72h

Water Resistance

Icarus100m

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT200m

MSRP

Icarus$650

Prospex Land Mechanical GMT$1,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Yes

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Ronda R150

6R54

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,150

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