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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsGruppo Gamma Field III

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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.

Gruppo Gamma Field III

The watch's 200m water resistance is a notable strength. A weakness is the use of the Seiko NH34A GMT movement, which might be considered less desirable than some other options due to its relatively lower grade compared to other movements in this price range.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Field III40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Field III41h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Field III200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
Field III$439

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
13.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
48.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Seiko Instruments NH38A
Power Reserve
41h
41h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$439
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