Orient Sports DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Orient Sports Diver at true scale

Sports Diver

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

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Diameter

43.6mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

46.4mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

72h

highest

MSRP

$745

lowest

$1,550

Movement

Orient F6724

Seiko 6R55

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.6mm
40mm
Thickness
14mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
50h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$1,550
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Orient Sports Diver

Owners widely praise the Orient Sports Diver for its stylish appearance and value, with one owner selecting it over microbrands for its in-house movement and original design. The starburst blue dial and pebble-like design are noted as attractive features. Some find the watch too large and thick, and one owner considers the black lume inadequate for diving. The in-house Cal.F6N42 movement is not the most accurate, and a minor criticism is the lack of a lumed pip on the bezel's zero marker. Overall, owners rate the Orient Sports Diver highly for its stylish appearance and value for money.

From video reviewers

The Orient Star Diver features excellent legibility due to its luminous hands and markers, along with sapphire crystal. The watch has a power reserve indicator.

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

Owners and reviewers praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition for its attractive emerald green dial with a sunburst effect and gold accents, which looks gorgeous in the right light. The watch is noted for its retro-inspired design, domed sapphire crystal, and comfortable wearability, fitting well for some. The bracelet includes a new, slimmer clasp with toolless micro-adjustment, and the watch comes with both a steel bracelet and a fabric strap. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for its stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales being recommended. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition positively for its attractive dial and comfortable retro design, despite some reservations about the clasp and price.

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