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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited EditionvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition42.6mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition72h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition300m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition$3,900
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42.6mm
39mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,900
$935

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition is praised for its distinctive blue sea ice-inspired dial with a gradient effect and textured finish, celebrating its partnership with JAMSTEC. It is powered by the automatic Calibre 8L45 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. The watch features a 42.6mm stainless steel case with a super-hard coating, a ceramic bezel, and a dual-curved sapphire crystal, offering 300m water resistance. Accuracy is rated between -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers highlight the unique dial design and robust specifications as key strengths of the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage JAMSTEC Limited Edition.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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