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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsTuseno Shellback

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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.

Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Shellback40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Shellback
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Shellback200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200
Shellback$840

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Yellow
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
70h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$840
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