Cronos Sub DivervsSeiko 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.

Cronos Sub Diver at true scale

Sub Diver

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Diameter

44mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.9mm

lowest

52.6mm

Thickness

16.5mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

2000m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$218

lowest

$1,200

Movement

PT5000

Seiko 6R35

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
16.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.9mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
316L stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
2000m
200m

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

5 specs
Caliber
PT5000
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$218
$1,200
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Reviews

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

Cronos Sub Diver

Owners praise the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm Date (L6027) for its substantial 44mm size, making it suitable for larger wrists, and its surprisingly comfortable wear despite a 17mm thickness. One owner prefers the printed dial of this specific configuration over applied indices found on other variants. The watch is noted for offering superb value and has successfully undergone a 3000m water resistance test. On balance, owners rate the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm Date (L6027) highly for its comfortable wear and strong value proposition.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its attractive PADI color scheme and dials, with many noting its robust build quality and excellent lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the value proposition, with one owner stating the bracelet exceeds expectations for its price point. Some owners find the watch chunky and potentially top-heavy, while others note the lug-to-lug measurement can be long for smaller wrists. One owner reported that the 6R35 movement in their Alpinist was not great, and another warned about the pin and collar system on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive design and value.

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