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Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot WatchvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch

Owners praise the Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch as a versatile bargain with excellent specifications, highlighting its strap versatility, bright lume, and good customer service. The watch is noted for its solid feel and a secure screwdown crown, with one owner finding the 42mm case size good for a 7-inch wrist. Criticisms include a seconds hand that some find cheap-looking and a date window described as uninspired, while the prominent branding is considered divisive. Overall, owners rate the Santurce Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch highly for its value and luminous display.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Guaraguao Time Only — Automatic Pilot Watch$899
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$650
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