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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$285
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