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Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)vsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)

Owners praise the Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC) for its quality build and attractive panda dial. Some find it pricey for a quartz movement, with one commenter questioning the brand's value proposition. Overall, owners rate the Resco Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC) highly for its quality and aesthetics, despite some reservations about its price point for a quartz watch.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Blackout Manus Chronograph (DLC)$1,185
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
13mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.45mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
42mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,185
$650
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