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Draken Tugela GMT

The watch features superb build and finishing, with substantial lume also noted. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tugela GMT42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Tugela GMT
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Tugela GMT300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Tugela GMT$488
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48.7mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$625
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