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Seiko Prospex LX linevsTraska Venturer GMT

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Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $5,500
Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
44.8mm
40mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Underside
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
5R66
9075
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
30
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$785

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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