Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Timefactors Italian?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $684 for the Timefactors Italian — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Timefactors Italian?

The Timefactors Italian wears larger at 44mm versus 41.7mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition — a 2.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition or the Timefactors Italian?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Timefactors Italian.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition run compared to the Timefactors Italian?

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition runs a automatic caliber (Seiko 4R35), while the Timefactors Italian runs a manual (ETA 6498).

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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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MSRP $650

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Timefactors Italian

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MSRP $684

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm

Italian44mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h

Italian—

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m

Italian100m

MSRP

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Italian$684

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R35

ETA 6498

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$684

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