Which is cheaper, the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

At MSRP the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical — a $347 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38.5mm for the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver is rated to 120m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver or the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver.

What movement does the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver run compared to the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver uses the Miyota 8215 and the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical uses the 6R55.

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Pook Watches VCW Skin Diver

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MSRP $648

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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MSRP $995

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

VCW Skin Diver38.5mm

Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

VCW Skin Diver41h

Prospex Land Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

VCW Skin Diver120m

Prospex Land Mechanical200m

MSRP

VCW Skin Diver$648

Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Acrylic

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

6R55

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

—

$995

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