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Boldr SafarivsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
What people say

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Safari$449
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$650
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