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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsOblvlo XM Dragon

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Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650
XM Dragon
OblvloXM Dragon
MSRP $224
What people say

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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.

Oblvlo XM Dragon

Owners widely praise Oblvlo for its excellent fit and finish and unique designs at its price point, with specific commendations for the stunning aventurine dial and smooth winding action. The domed sapphire crystal features a decent anti-reflective coating, an improvement over past models. Some owners find the designs unconventional but excellent value, especially when found on sale. The automatic movement hacks and hand winds. However, reviewers consistently flag the lume as weak and short-lived. One owner reported an hour ring becoming loose after shaking. The case size is cited as 43mm, though some sources mention 41mm or 45mm including the stem. On balance, owners rate Oblvlo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and robust build quality relative to its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
XM Dragon43mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
XM Dragon40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
XM Dragon50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
XM Dragon$224

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
45mm
43mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$224
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