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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsZelos Blacktip 200m GMT

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Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625
Blacktip 200m GMT
ZelosBlacktip 200m GMT
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Blacktip 200m GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Blacktip 200m GMT40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Blacktip 200m GMT200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625
Blacktip 200m GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
43.8mm
41mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Seiko NH34 GMT
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$499

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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 Blacktip 200m GMT

Owners widely praise the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT's solid bracelet construction and excellent bezel action. The watch has sold out quickly, indicating strong demand. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Blacktip 200m GMT highly for its robust build and desirable availability.

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