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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43.8mm
37mm
Thickness
12.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Salmon
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$899
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