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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special EditionvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Satin
Water Resistance
300m
1000m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
MT5612-U
Power Reserve
72h
65h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$6,900
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