Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium at true scale

Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

52.6mm

n/a

Thickness

13.4mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$1,200

$559

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6R35

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Ti - Mosaic MOP
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,200
$559
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Reviews

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its attractive PADI color scheme and dials, with many noting its robust build quality and excellent lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the value proposition, with one owner stating the bracelet exceeds expectations for its price point. Some owners find the watch chunky and potentially top-heavy, while others note the lug-to-lug measurement can be long for smaller wrists. One owner reported that the 6R35 movement in their Alpinist was not great, and another warned about the pin and collar system on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive design and value.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

Owners widely praise the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium for its unique, otherworldly dial finishing that reflects light beautifully, its excellent lume application, and its lightweight, comfortable wearability, especially given its 44mm case size and 48mm lug-to-lug. The solid build quality is noted as exceeding its price point, with a comfortable bracelet featuring on-the-fly micro-adjustment. However, some owners find the clasp could be more scratch-resistant, and resizing bracelet pins can be stubborn. One owner reported a previous model's bezel was very hard to turn and the date was skewed. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its unique dial and impressive build quality at the price.

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