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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.8mm
43.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$1,500
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