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Dan Henry 1975vsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
197540h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
1975150m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
1975$310
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
45mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$650

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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.

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