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Maen Lunar Classic 36vsSeiko Prospex Sea 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 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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lunar Classic 3636mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Lunar Classic 36
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Lunar Classic 3650m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Lunar Classic 36$1,271
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
9.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
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 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,271
$650
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