Is the SRPL53 a solar watch?

Yes. It is a Seiko solar dive watch, so it charges from light and does not need a battery replacement.

Can I swim and dive with it?

Yes. It is rated to 200m with a screw-down crown and screw case back, which covers swimming, snorkeling and recreational diving.

How does it compare with a mechanical Prospex diver?

It trades the mechanical movement's power reserve for solar charging and low upkeep. The case size and dive features are close to other Prospex divers.

What is the case size?

The case is 41.7mm across and 12.3mm thick, with 20mm lug spacing and a 205mm bracelet.

Does it have a sapphire crystal?

No. It uses Hardlex crystal, which is durable but scratches more easily than sapphire.

The watch on its stainless steel bracelet with a three-fold clasp and push-button release.

Where is the SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition cheapest?

At Walmart, for $518.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.

SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition

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Our take on the SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex SRPL53 is a PADI Special Edition dive watch with a 41.7mm stainless steel case, a green dial and bezel, and 200m water resistance. It runs on Seiko's solar movement, so it charges from light and needs no battery change. LumiBrite on the hands, indices and bezel keeps it readable in low light, and a screw-down crown and case back back up the dive rating. It suits divers and daily-wear buyers who want a solar dive watch with real ISO-style dive specs; against mechanical Prospex divers it trades a power reserve for light charging and low upkeep.

Best forDivers and snorkelers who want a 200m-rated watchBuyers who prefer solar charging over battery changesFans of PADI-branded dive watchesDaily wear with a steel bracelet

Pros

Solar movement charges from any light source
200m water resistance with screw-down crown
LumiBrite on hands, indices and bezel
Unidirectional rotating dive bezel
Solid stainless steel case and bracelet

Cons

Hardlex crystal scratches more easily than sapphire
170g is heavy on the wrist
No sapphire crystal at this tier
Bracelet clasp adds bulk

SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition prices at every store

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About the SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition is a men's watch with a stainless steel case that measures 41.7mm in diameter and 12.3mm thick. It has a Hardlex crystal. The hands, indices, and bezel use LumiBrite for visibility.

It is water resistant to 200m and magnetic resistant to 4,800 A/m. The watch has a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown, and a screw case back. The case back has a special edition design.

The bracelet closes with a three-fold clasp with push-button release and an extender.

Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 41.7mm
Case thickness: 12.3mm
Crystal: Hardlex
Luminescence: LumiBrite on hands, indices, and bezel
Water resistance: 200m
Magnetic resistance: 4,800 A/m
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating
Crown: Screw-down
Case back: Screw-down, special edition design
Clasp: Three-fold with push-button release and extender
Bracelet length: 205.0mm
Lug spacing: 20mm
Weight: 170.0g
Color: Green

Specifications

color: GreenSource

Questions and answers

Is the SRPL53 a solar watch?: Yes. It is a Seiko solar dive watch, so it charges from light and does not need a battery replacement.
Can I swim and dive with it?: Yes. It is rated to 200m with a screw-down crown and screw case back, which covers swimming, snorkeling and recreational diving.
How does it compare with a mechanical Prospex diver?: It trades the mechanical movement's power reserve for solar charging and low upkeep. The case size and dive features are close to other Prospex divers.
What is the case size?: The case is 41.7mm across and 12.3mm thick, with 20mm lug spacing and a 205mm bracelet.
Does it have a sapphire crystal?: No. It uses Hardlex crystal, which is durable but scratches more easily than sapphire.
What is in the box?: The watch on its stainless steel bracelet with a three-fold clasp and push-button release.
Where is the SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition cheapest?: At Walmart, for $518.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the SEIKO Prospex SRPL53 PADI Special Edition?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.