Buyalov A67 BronzevsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Buyalov A67 Bronze at true scale

A67 Bronze

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's

Diameter

42mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

n/a

12.8mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Movement

Seiko NH38

Seiko 4R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
n/a
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Material
Bronze
Stainless steel
Caseback
n/a
Screw-back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Texture
n/a
Wave-pattern textured
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
Approx. 41 hoursh
Jewels
0
23
Complications
None
Date, Stop-seconds function
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Reviews

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Buyalov A67 Bronze

The Buyalov A67 Бронза receives praise for its 1967-style case, bezel, and bracelet, along with unique dial colors like fume-orange and sunburst teal, and excellent SuperLuminova C3 lume. Owners appreciate the bronze case's ability to develop a pleasing patina and its radial brushing that offers a unique 3D shine. The Seiko NH38 movement is noted for accuracy within 5 seconds per day and reliability. However, some owners criticize the loss of Russian character with the Seiko movement and find the dial logo distracting. The watch is also described as thicker and wearing bulkier than desired, with some finding the date window busy and its trapezoid shape unconventional. On balance, owners rate the Buyalov A67 Бронза highly for its distinctive dial colors and case design at its price point, despite reservations about the Seiko movement and case thickness.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99 for its excellent value and refined wave dial pattern, with one reviewer noting its sharp, angular 43.8mm case wears smaller than its dimensions suggest. The 4R35 movement hacks and handwinds, and the watch keeps great time. Some owners find the 43.8mm case a bit large, though others report the short, steeply angled lugs enhance wearability. The entry-level stainless steel bracelet is considered good but not exceptional, and one owner found it difficult to resize. The dial's blue offers depth and reflectivity, though the red hash marks are seen as a drawback by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Automatic Diver's SRPB99 highly for its outstanding value and refined dial.

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