Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

At MSRP the Wren Diver 38 Aqua is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $6,500 for the Seiko Prospex LX line — a $4,905 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Seiko Prospex LX line wears larger at 44.8mm versus 38mm for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua — a 6.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Seiko Prospex LX line is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Wren Diver 38 Aqua.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex LX line or the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Seiko Prospex LX line carries a 72-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Wren Diver 38 Aqua.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex LX line run compared to the Wren Diver 38 Aqua?

The Seiko Prospex LX line runs a spring drive caliber (5R65), while the Wren Diver 38 Aqua runs a automatic (ETA 2892).

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Seiko Prospex LX linevsWren Diver 38 Aqua

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Seiko Prospex LX line

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MSRP $6,500

Wren Diver 38 Aqua

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MSRP $1,595

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex LX line44.8mm

Diver 38 Aqua38mm

Power Reserve

Prospex LX line72h

Diver 38 Aqua42h

Water Resistance

Prospex LX line300m

Diver 38 Aqua200m

MSRP

Prospex LX line$6,500

Diver 38 Aqua$1,595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Swiss Super-LumiNova BL10 Grade X1 Lume on hour markers, hands and bezel scale.

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

5R65

ETA 2892

Type

Spring Drive

Automatic

Power Reserve

72h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,500

$1,595

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