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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsZelos Aurora Field

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Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625
Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
43.8mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
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
4R35
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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