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Fears Date Boutique EditionvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Date Boutique Edition
FearsDate Boutique Edition
MSRP $2,458
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition

Owners widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition for its comfortable wearability, noting its thin profile and short lugs contribute to classy proportions. The brand's classic design, finishing, and customer service also receive commendation. Some find the mallard green dial color less vibrant in person than depicted in photos, and one owner found the $3500 price steep. On balance, owners rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition highly for its comfortable wearability and classic design.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Date Boutique Edition39.5mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
Date Boutique Edition40h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
Date Boutique Edition15m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Date Boutique Edition$2,458
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
43.5mm
Thickness
20mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.95mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
15m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Date Boutique Edition
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,458
$1,500
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