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Seiko Prospex SeavsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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

Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $795
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea34mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea40h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$795
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
8.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.8mm
48mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$279

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superb lume, with many appreciating its comfortable wearability due to its case shape and lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive finishing and classic dive watch design, often noting the bright LumiBrite lume. Some owners find the watch to be large, thick, and heavy, while others consider it the perfect size, indicating a split opinion on wearability for smaller wrists. The power reserve from some movements is noted as less than newer variants, and the clasp quality receives mixed feedback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition in the dive watch market.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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