Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADIvsCitizen Promaster Fujitsubo
Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI
4R35, 41 h, sapphire, 200 m, 43.8 mm
€530–580
Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo
9051, 42 h, sapphire, 200 m, 41 mm
€560–620
The differences
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI costs about €35 less than the Promaster Fujitsubo, going by the indicative price band.
- The Prospex King Samurai PADI uses the 4R35 movement (Seiko) and the Promaster Fujitsubo the 9051 (Citizen).
- The Promaster Fujitsubo is more compact: 41 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 43.8 mm and 48.7 mm for the Prospex King Samurai PADI.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI | Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €530–580 | €560–620 |
| Movement | 4R35 | 9051 |
| Power reserve | 41 h | 42 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 28,800 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 200 m | 200 m |
| Diameter | 43.8 mm | 41 mm |
| Thickness | 12.8 mm | — |
| Lug-to-lug | 48.7 mm | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | Yes | Yes |
| Strap or bracelet | Silicone strap | Titanium bracelet |
| Brand origin | Japan | Japan |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Prospex King Samurai PADI or the Promaster Fujitsubo?
The Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo, with 42 h against 41 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Seiko Prospex King Samurai PADI, with an indicative price band of €530–580 against €560–620. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
Both are water resistant to 200 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Citizen Promaster Fujitsubo, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.