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Makara Watches OctopusvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Makara Watches Octopus

Owners widely praise the Makara Watches Octopus for its accurate Miyota 9015 movement and the attractive aesthetics of its bronze case, with many finding the watch to be a favorite. The watch is noted for its robust build, having survived drops and ocean plunges. Some owners replace the stock strap to better complement the bronze case. On balance, owners rate the Makara Watches Octopus highly for its attractive bronze case and reliable, accurate Miyota 9015 movement.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Octopus44mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Octopus42h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Octopus200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Octopus$549
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
15.75mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$549
$650
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