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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500mvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Cristallo Professional Diver 500m
Echo/NeutraCristallo Professional Diver 500m
MSRP $1,450
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
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Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m

The Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m is praised for its well-executed 42mm case with polished chamfers and a comfortable H-link bracelet, featuring a functional clasp. Reviewers note its smooth 120-click bezel and a Sellita SW279 movement with power reserve and small seconds complications. One owner flags the inner folding part of the clasp as slightly long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Echo/Neutra Cristallo Professional Diver 500m highly for its functional Sellita SW279 movement and well-finished case at its $800 price point.

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
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m56h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m500m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Cristallo Professional Diver 500m$1,450
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel with Helium Valve
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
Superluminova BGW9
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW279 elaboré
4R36
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Moonphase, Date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,450
$650
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