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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

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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.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Fire Exit Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Fire Exit Watch
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Fire Exit Watch100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625
Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$1,495
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