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Henry Archer VesterhavvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Vesterhav
Henry ArcherVesterhav
MSRP $4,599
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Vesterhav$4,599
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$1,200

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What people say

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Henry Archer Vesterhav

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav for its superb thinness, refined finishing, and gorgeous dials, offering significant value. One owner specifically highlighted the stunning pink dial and its attractive appearance on both steel and leather straps. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav highly for its thin profile and refined aesthetics.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

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