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Makydo Mystic BluevsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Mystic Blue
MakydoMystic Blue
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625
What people say

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Makydo Mystic Blue

Owners widely praise the Makydo Mystic Blue for its aesthetic appeal, impeccable finishing on the case and bracelet, and its sunburst dial. The 38mm size is noted to wear comfortably, closer to 39mm. Some owners report the clasp takes time to get used to for smooth operation.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Mystic Blue38mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Mystic Blue
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Mystic Blue50m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Mystic Blue
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43.8mm
Thickness
9mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
27mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R35
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
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