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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

Sternglas Hamburg

The flatter case profile of the Hamburg Pro is a significant improvement for comfort and aesthetics. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Hamburg42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Hamburg
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Hamburg50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
Hamburg$249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.7mm
42mm
Thickness
12.3mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Dial Color
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$249
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