Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $6,500 for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a $5,950 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton wears larger at 45mm versus 44.8mm for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton is rated to 550m versus 300m for the Seiko Prospex LX line.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Seiko Prospex LX line carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex LX line run compared to the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton?

The Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive caliber (5R65), while the Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSpinnaker Piccard Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Prospex LX line

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MSRP $6,500

Spinnaker Piccard Skeleton

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MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex LX line44.8mm

Piccard Skeleton45mm

Power Reserve

Prospex LX line72h

Piccard Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Prospex LX line300m

Piccard Skeleton550m

MSRP

Prospex LX line$6,500

Piccard Skeleton$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44.8mm

45mm

Thickness

15.7mm

21mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.9mm

52mm

Material

Titanium

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

5R65

SII NH38A

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,500

$550

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