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Farer BarnwellvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Farer Barnwell

The Barnwell's distinctive barrel-shaped case and copper dial are highlighted. No shared weaknesses were mentioned.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Barnwell40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Barnwell56h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Barnwell100m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Barnwell$1,350
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
10.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium PVD
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$650
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