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Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LEvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
75th Anniversary World Map LE43.5mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
75th Anniversary World Map LE40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
75th Anniversary World Map LE200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
75th Anniversary World Map LE$495
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
48.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
6R54
Beat Rate
21,600 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
22
24
Complications
GMT, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$1,750

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE

The Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE is widely praised for its unique world map dial, retro aesthetic, and utility as a world timer with distinct city color-coding. Owners appreciate its bold design, sharp day/night complication, and the sense of freedom it embodies. The internal bezel crown operates smoothly, and the watch is considered a unique and underrated offering great value, with one owner choosing it over another Seiko model due to its in-house movement. However, the F6922 movement's winding and time-setting feel gritty and loose, respectively, and it has a modest 40-hour power reserve and accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. Some also criticize its 1969 design and that it's not a "true" world timer, with one commenter wishing it was available in a smaller 38mm case. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient 75th Anniversary World Map LE highly for its distinctive vintage design and world-time functionality at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

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