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Seiko Prospex SeavsWilliam Wood Fearless

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920
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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Fearless100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$920
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