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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsTudor Black Bay 68

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
0mm
Finish
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R36
MT5601-U
Power Reserve
41h
70h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$5,475
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