SEIKOSRPF03 Automatic Dive Watch for Men - Prospex Special Edition - LumiBrite Hands, Sapphire Crystal - Water Resistant 200M

One of my favorites in my collection

Perfect birthday present for myself. The watch is so fresh and nice

Got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and he LOVES it. Amazing purchase, couldn’t be more happy with it.

I am going to compare SRPF03 with two other automatic watches I own: Seiko SKX173 and Orient Bambino 2. I have also to mention that I am into dive watches as tools rather than accessories and I have my personal criteria (I guess few will agree with me) when it comes to dive watches. Cyclops are good indicators that this watch is not intended primarily for diving (They distort the minute hand and plus, ability to read the date is very but very trivial once you're submerged). In addition watches coming with bracelets not easily adjustable are not really designed to be worn both bare or over a 7 mm neoprene wet-suite. SRPF03, while passing the cyclops test fails at the bracelet (Don't say it is easy to remedy this: it feels like buying a Rubicon which comes with 35 tires instead of 75) Third criterion is the bezel. Good old SKX173 has a bezel really intended for divers who can use it with their gloves. However unless you got dry fingers (Dunno how) it is nearly impossible to use SRPF03's one in the water. In terms of accuracy it is better than SKX173 (4R35 vs 7S26) but I prefer Orient Bambino over both Seiko's. If you do not care whether to take it to water or not (Like me, who is diving in any case with my Casio Pathfinder SPF100S) it is a very good looking watch. The styling reminds me Omega Skywalker X‑33. It reminds you it's there (Heavier than SKX173) and you look excuses to stare at it. The second hand is not as visible as it is on SKX173, though not a deal breaker.

This is an awesome, great looking watch. I've worn it everyday since I got (for about the last 3-4 weeks). Accuracy out of the box is great, about 2 seconds a day. This is a heavy, chunky watch! Definitely only recommend for large wrists and people that like big heavy watches.

I love the look and size of the watch. It fits well even on my narrow wrist 6.5”. Great value for money.

Just getting into watches and I don't know a ton but I can say that this is currently my best watch. Bezel action is very good. Screw down crown is easy to grip and the date and time adjustments are easy to get into.The dial is very sharp with a lot of depth and detail. Highly recommend!

Lisiting states it is sapphire crystal glass but the part number given for it is for a model that has hardlex mineral crystal. I didn't know until I researched it. The Seiko website shows it is mineral crystal. I was hoping that since seller states it is a special edition that it would be different. No where on the packaging states special edition or shows it is sapphire crystal. I returned it for a refund.