Serket Watch Co Reef MarianavsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana at true scale

Reef Mariana

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

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

46.4mm

lowest

Thickness

13.2mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$449

lowest

$1,550

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R55

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
n/a
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,550
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Reviews

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Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana

Owners widely praise the Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana for its excellent value, citing the sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, and reliable Seiko NH35 automatic movement at its price point. Some owners note the bezel turns too easily and suggest the lume could be stronger. Overall, owners rate the Serket Watch Co Reef Mariana highly for its eye-catching dial and bezel combination and strong feature set for the price.

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

Owners and reviewers praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition for its attractive emerald green dial with a sunburst effect and gold accents, which looks gorgeous in the right light. The watch is noted for its retro-inspired design, domed sapphire crystal, and comfortable wearability, fitting well for some. The bracelet includes a new, slimmer clasp with toolless micro-adjustment, and the watch comes with both a steel bracelet and a fabric strap. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for its stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales being recommended. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition positively for its attractive dial and comfortable retro design, despite some reservations about the clasp and price.

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