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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 $650
Thresher 44
ZelosThresher 44
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
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$650
Thresher 44$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
13.2mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.7mm
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
4R36
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$549

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What people say

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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.

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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