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Seiko Prospex LX linevsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
44.8mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R66
Miyota 82s5
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
30
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$428

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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