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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsOrient 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 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Diver Watch for its value, with many considering it the best-looking dive watch under $300, especially noting striking dial colors like red and matte-black gilt. Reviewers highlight its solid build quality, comfortable bracelets, and applied indices with crisp lume. The in-house automatic movement with hacking and hand-winding is a consistent point of praise, offering a 40-hour power reserve. However, some reviewers note a noticeable amount of play in the bezel, a trait common to affordable Orient divers, and one owner found the transparent bezel scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Diver Watch highly for its exceptional dial finishing and lume at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
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
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
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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