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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special EditionvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$399

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What people say

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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