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Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited EditionvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,750
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R54
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$328

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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, with a new grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. Owners find the watch attractive and the large case wears well without feeling bulky. However, some consider the price of €1900 for a 6R54 movement with an accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day to be too high, and the production run of 6000 units is not seen as a true limited edition. Overall, owners find the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with good wearability, but express concerns regarding its value proposition and movement accuracy for the price.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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