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Farer Lethbridge GoldvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Lethbridge Gold
FarerLethbridge Gold
MSRP $1,085

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lethbridge Gold38.5mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Lethbridge Gold45h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Lethbridge Gold50m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Lethbridge Gold$1,085
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
46.4mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
6R55
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$1,550

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What people say

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Farer Lethbridge Gold

Owners widely praise the Farer Lethbridge Gold's attractive appearance and finishing, with one owner calling its PVD gold finish the best they've seen. The watch runs at +4 seconds per day. Some owners note the gold PVD coating can scratch easily and fades slightly on edges, and the original strap tarnished quickly, leading some to seek strap alternatives like blue or gray leather, or NATO/sailcloth. One owner mentions its manual-wind movement and that it is not real gold, which is acceptable given the price. Overall, owners rate the Farer Lethbridge Gold highly for its striking aesthetics and good value, despite minor concerns about the strap and PVD durability.

From video reviewers

The 24-time-zone display is a key strength. No consensus on weaknesses.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

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