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Nodus Sector II GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II GMT38mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Sector II GMT41h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Sector II GMT100m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Sector II GMT$525
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
41h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$650
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