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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsOrient AA02 Diver Watch

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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.

Orient AA02 Diver Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient AA02 Diver Watch for its impressive quality and value, noting it as a keeper with considerable charm. The F6922 automatic movement offers hand-winding and hacking capabilities, and the watch features a 40-hour power reserve and a mineral crystal. Some owners have opted to replace the stock bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Orient AA02 Diver Watch highly for its exceptional value and overall quality at its affordable price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
AA02 Diver Watch41.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
AA02 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
AA02 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650
AA02 Diver Watch$285

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41.7mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
4R35
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
23
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$285
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