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Grand Seiko SLGB023vsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SLGB02340.8mm
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition40mm
Power Reserve
SLGB02372h
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
SLGB023300m
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
MSRP
SLGB023$12,400
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.8mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
21mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB1
6R55
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,400
$1,400

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition features a 40mm case, 300m water resistance, and a 72-hour power reserve from the Calibre 6R55 movement, distinguished by a grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. The clasp includes an improved diving suit extension. Owners note the MarineMaster case is comfortable and wearable. However, some owners criticize the 6R54 movement's accuracy, reporting deviations of +25/-15 seconds per day, and find the production number too large for a "limited" edition, deeming it too expensive. On balance, owners rate the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition positively for its comfortable case and attractive dial, despite concerns regarding its price and movement accuracy.

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