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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $1,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
1970$310
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$1,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R35
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,200

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive PADI color schemes, often featuring blue and red accents, and striking dials described as gorgeous and standing out in the light. Owners report excellent build quality and bezel action, with one noting the watch feels like it can take a beating, and another highlighting the lume as among the best. The bracelet is also frequently called high-quality and exceeding expectations for its price point. However, some owners find the case design can make the watch feel top-heavy, and the pin and collar system on the bracelet can be difficult during resizing. The accuracy of the 4R35 movement is noted as +45 to -35 seconds per day, and some may prefer sapphire over the Hardlex crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetics and robust build at its price point.

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