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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special EditionvsZelos Thresher 44

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Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
SeikoProspex Sea PADI Special Edition
MSRP $625
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Thresher 4444mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Thresher 4440h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
Thresher 44500m
MSRP
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43.8mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$549

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Thresher 44

Owners widely praise the Zelos Thresher 44, with one owner noting its finish has proven remarkably scratch-resistant. However, one owner found the finishing on their hammered grey variant not as well done as expected. The Zelos Thresher 44 with an agate dial sold out in 90 seconds, with one owner receiving theirs and noting the bracelet was fully wrapped. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Thresher 44 highly for its desirability and scratch-resistant finish.

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