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Nodus Sector II SportvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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What people say

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Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sector II Sport38mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
Sector II Sport41h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
Sector II Sport100m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
Sector II Sport$525
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
41h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$1,550
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