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Maen Lunar Classic 36vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Maen Lunar Classic 36

The Maen Lunar Classic 36 is lauded for its attractive salmon dial with radial brushing and its appealing moonphase complication, complemented by a brick bracelet praised for its drape and case integration. Reviewers note the watch's vintage-inspired styling and elegant dial. One reviewer, however, would prefer the omission of lume for a cleaner look, while another would opt for white lume over faux patina and suggests removing the crosshairs from the moonphase sub-dial. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW280-1 movement and was available for pre-order starting at €1,049. Overall, reviewers appreciate the Maen Lunar Classic 36 for its stylish design and well-executed detailing, particularly the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The moonphase complication is a strong point. The value proposition at its price point is also consistently highlighted. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lunar Classic 3636mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Lunar Classic 36
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Lunar Classic 3650m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Lunar Classic 36$1,271
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
M7.1.1
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW280-1
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,271
$1,550
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