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Seiko Prospex SeavsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.7mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$595
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41.7mm
39mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$935

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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