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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$2,499
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