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Oblvlo JM RotorvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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What people say

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Oblvlo JM Rotor

Owners widely praise the Oblvlo Star Wheel for its artistic dial, crisp finishing, and sturdy build, noting it wears well on smaller wrists due to its actual dimensions being smaller than listed. The winding action is described as smooth, though the lume is consistently flagged as weak and imprecise in darkness, and the lack of anti-glare coating is a drawback for some. On balance, owners rate the Oblvlo highly for its artistic dial and build quality at the price.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
JM Rotor42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
JM Rotor42h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
JM Rotor50m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
JM Rotor$299
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
21
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$650
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