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Pagani Design PD-1688vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Pagani Design PD-1688

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1688 as a nice and inexpensive GADA watch. However, the bracelet is consistently described as only okay, with owners suggesting it will likely be swapped. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1688 highly for its value as a versatile everyday watch.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PD-168840mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
PD-168842h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
PD-1688100m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
PD-1688$133
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$133
$1,550
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