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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black SeriesvsZelos Nova 37

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Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
13.2mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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