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Seiko Prospex Sea The Black SeriesvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$765
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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