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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

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

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea70h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea$1,500
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
45mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
47.7mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6R35
4R36
Power Reserve
70h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$650
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