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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.7mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
49.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
4R35
Power Reserve
70h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$595
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