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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$650
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