Seiko 4r35-01y0 mini turtle

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I picked this up I think a year ago new for 200 or so. It was probably used and put back in the box carefully with all tags etc but nary a scratch to be found so I didn’t mind at all. Probably 80% of my watches are used so it’s not a concern to me. I’m pretty sure the seller said “like new” so to me that is being honest.
Anyway traditionally I use my Vostok when do my manual work but it just lost its water resistance when I was doing plumbing a while back.
So I have worn this mini turtle but not around water other than rain. I just mistakenly hit the side with 1,600 psi of water from a power washer, splashed a few cleaning chemicals on it, had it submerged in a bucket and gave it a good dose of abuse. After which I just ran it under tap water to clean it.
I’m not a diver so I can no attest to depth or things divers would be concerned about but seems like it’s a tough little bugger for the price range.
 
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The PADI edition is my daily driver. Lovely watch, looks great on the erika's strap, although I still have the bracelet and rubber straps it came with. Made the mistake of ditching the box and papers when I moved, looking at resale values, but i honestly think it's a for-life watch for me.
 
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The PADI edition is my daily driver. Lovely watch, looks great on the erika's strap, although I still have the bracelet and rubber straps it came with. Made the mistake of ditching the box and papers when I moved, looking at resale values, but i honestly think it's a for-life watch for me.
Looks good on that set up I had mine on rubber (seller through them in) I liked that as well I just put the stock bracelet on as I had a new strap changing tool I wanted to try for a seiko stock bracelet it really isn’t that bad. I guess that may not be a great advertisement the way I stated that.

also what is the difference with the padi? Is that a “limited” is the movement etc the same as mine or does yours have a different one? I did go online but I was finding so many reviews and comparisons it got confusing. Does the PADI have the 4r35
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