Citizen NY0129-07LvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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.

Citizen NY0129-07L at true scale

NY0129-07L

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Diameter

41mm

43.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.7mm

Thickness

13.7mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$505

lowest

$625

Movement

Miyota 8204

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8204
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$505
$625
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Citizen NY0129-07L

Owners widely praise the Citizen NY0129-07L as a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, offering incredible value and charm for under €300. Its lume is described as among the best seen, and it pairs well with a NATO strap. Some owners note the handset is an odd combination and the crown could be larger for better grip. Accuracy can be variable, with one owner reporting +15s/day. Overall, owners rate the Citizen NY0129-07L highly for its value and impressive lume.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its attractive, jewel-toned teal dial with an ocean-mimicking pattern and LumiBrite for legibility. Some reviewers note the watch offers good value under $1,000 with a rich dial aesthetic and refined case. The 43.8mm case is considered a bit thick by some, and its design can make the watch wear top-heavy and feel larger than its dimensions suggest, with a lug-to-lug that might be long for smaller wrists. The 4R35 movement's stated accuracy range is broad, with some owners seeing +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its vibrant dial and solid build at its price point.