Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Squale 1545?

At MSRP the Squale 1545 is the cheaper of the two at $930, against $1,200 for the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition — a $270 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Squale 1545?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition wears larger at 45mm versus 40mm for the Squale 1545 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Squale 1545?

The Squale 1545 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Squale 1545?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition carries a 70-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Squale 1545.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition run compared to the Squale 1545?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition uses the Seiko 6R35 and the Squale 1545 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsSquale 1545

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

MSRP $1,200

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MSRP $930

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm

154540mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h

154538h

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

1545300m

MSRP

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

1545$930

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

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Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6R35

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

70h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,200

$930

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