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Seiko Prospex SeavsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349
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.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

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

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$349
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