Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal EditionvsSeiko Prospex Sea
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Measurements
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Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition
Prospex Sea
Diameter
38mm
41.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
12.3mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$503
lowest
$595
Movement
Automatic
Seiko 4R35
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition as a great daily GADA watch. One owner notes that screwing the crown back in can occasionally be a little fiddly. Overall, owners rate the Maen Hudson 38 MK4 SangHwal Edition highly for its wearability and daily use appeal.
Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex Sea is a well-built watch at a fair price, with some finding its 41.7mm case size perfect while others with smaller wrists consider it big, thick, and heavy. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent lume and robust design. One owner notes the bezel action is smoother and more precise than some other Seiko divers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its value and proven design.
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