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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsVaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

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Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
VaerDS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker
MSRP $349

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625
DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker$349

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
38mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$349

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker

The Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker is praised for its 38mm size and the inclusion of three Topo-designed straps and an accessory case. It utilizes a solar-powered Epson quartz movement, noted as a solid workhorse. Overall, owners appreciate the practical inclusions and the compact sizing of the Vaer DS4 Topo Designs x Worn & Wound Solar Hiker.

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