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Seiko Prospex SeavsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
43mm
Thickness
13.3mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
52mm
Material
Titanium
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$850

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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