Which is cheaper, the Sheffield 1A or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $625 for the Seiko Prospex Sea — a $402 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Sheffield 1A or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.8mm versus 40mm for the Sheffield 1A — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Sheffield 1A run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Sheffield 1A uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 4R35.

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Sheffield 1AvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Sheffield 1A

diver-1a-40mm-white

MSRP $223

Seiko Prospex Sea

srpe37

MSRP $625

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

1A40mm

Prospex Sea43.8mm

Power Reserve

1A—

Prospex Sea41h

Water Resistance

1A200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

1A$223

Prospex Sea$625

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

40mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

48.7mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White/Blue

Black

Lume

Swiss blue lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

4R35

Power Reserve

—

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$223

$625

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