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Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
45mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,200
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