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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's WatchvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch50h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$2,900
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
44mm
Thickness
13.4mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L35
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,900
$239

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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its premium finishing, often described as Zaratsu-like, and robust build quality, with owners finding its 42mm case and 4 o'clock crown appealing for wearability. Some reviewers note its secondary GMT function and quieter bezel clicks may not suit all preferences, while one owner reported bezel misalignment issues. The watch is powered by the Caliber 8L45 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -5/+10 seconds per day, though some owners question its value proposition at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and refined tool-like aesthetic.

Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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