Orient Sports DivervsSeiko Prospex Sea 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 PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Diameter

43.6mm

41.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

49.5mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

highest

41h

MSRP

$745

$650

lowest

Movement

Orient F6724

Seiko 4R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.6mm
41.7mm
Thickness
14mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
50h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$650
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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 PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its value, attractive PADI color scheme, and excellent lume. Reviewers highlight its proven design, strong functionality, and classic Seiko diver charm, with a matte black dial and large markers being a common point of appreciation. The bezel action is noted as being smoother and more precise than previous models, and the build quality is described as amazing. Some owners find the dial's wave pattern a favorite, though it may not stand out without direct light. The movement's stated accuracy range is +45 to -35 seconds per day, and the divers extension is a point of disappointment for some due to difficulty in opening. The bracelet adjustment is also noted as a pain point, though manageable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its exceptional value and classic diver aesthetic.

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