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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Hull

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Hull100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$159

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, solid build, and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of its matte black dial, excellent lume, and cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R36 movement is noted for hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the bezel action is described as smooth and precise. Some owners find the watch to be a legitimate tool with a fair price, while others describe it as big, thick, and heavy, uncomfortable for smaller wrists, though this is subjective as one owner found the size perfect. The solar quartz movement is also highlighted as a collection-worthy feature. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, classic design.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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