Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $765 for the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series — a $267 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series uses the 4R36 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black SeriesvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

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

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

srpk43

MSRP $765

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea The Black Series41h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea The Black Series200m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Steel

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R36

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$765

$498

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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