Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,200, against $1,290 for the Aquastar Model 60 — a $90 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 45mm versus 37mm for the Aquastar Model 60 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Aquastar Model 60 run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aquastar Model 60 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition uses the Seiko 6R35.

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Aquastar Model 60vsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Aquastar Model 60

MSRP $1,290

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

MSRP $1,200

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 6037mm

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm

Power Reserve

Model 60—

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h

Water Resistance

Model 60200m

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

MSRP

Model 60$1,290

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Green

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R35

Power Reserve

—

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,290

$1,200

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