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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black SeriesvsVaer Atlas

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Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
13.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$699

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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