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Seiko Prospex SeavsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea41h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$595
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41.7mm
38mm
Thickness
12.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$595
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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