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Phoibos Depth Hunter DlcvsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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Depth Hunter Dlc
PhoibosDepth Hunter Dlc
MSRP $500
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625
What people say

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Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc for its surprisingly slim 300m diver profile and unique, summery aesthetic. Some owners note a mismatch between the case and dial, find the hands resemble popsicles, and consider the lume disappointing. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter Dlc highly for its slim case and fresh, summery design at the price.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Depth Hunter Dlc40mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Depth Hunter Dlc40h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Depth Hunter Dlc300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Depth Hunter Dlc$500
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$500
$625
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