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Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic

Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic for its attractive salmon dial and blue hands combination, with one user calling it a "glorious timepiece." Some in the community appreciate the brand's interesting designs and perceived value. One commenter expressed a desire for the watches to be more expensive, referencing the Miyota movement. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Bolton Automatic highly for its striking dial and perceived value at the price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bolton Automatic39mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Bolton Automatic
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Bolton Automatic200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Bolton Automatic$776
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S5
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$776
$650
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