Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special EditionvsVero Watch Company Open Water 41

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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 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 at true scale

Open Water 41

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.4mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

13mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

72h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,550

n/a

Movement

Seiko 6R55

Sellita SW200-1

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
72h
38h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
n/a
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Reviews

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

Owners and reviewers praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition for its attractive emerald green dial with a sunburst effect and gold accents, which looks gorgeous in the right light. The watch is noted for its retro-inspired design, domed sapphire crystal, and comfortable wearability, fitting well for some. The bracelet includes a new, slimmer clasp with toolless micro-adjustment, and the watch comes with both a steel bracelet and a fabric strap. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for its stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales being recommended. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition positively for its attractive dial and comfortable retro design, despite some reservations about the clasp and price.

Vero Watch Company Open Water 41

Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 owners and reviewers praise its exceptional design, finishing, and surprisingly thin wearability at 11mm height and 40mm width, with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement. The bead-blasted finishing offers a clean, novel look, and its matte treatment extends across the entire bezel. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is regulated in-house to +/-5 seconds per day. Some commenters suggest a lumed pip at 12 and a dive bezel as desirable options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vero Watch Company Open Water 41 highly for its elegant, contemporary tool watch design and comfortable wearability.

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