Which is cheaper, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $1,071 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42mm for the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea.

What movement does the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

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Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

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MSRP $429

Seiko Prospex Sea

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MSRP $1,500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

PD-142mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

PD-1—

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

PD-1300m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

PD-1$429

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

6R35

Power Reserve

—

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$1,500

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