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Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos Aurora Field

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea42mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea72h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea300m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13.3mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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