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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsVaer Field

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Field
VaerField
MSRP $329

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Field40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Field40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
Field100m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
Field$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,700
$329

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

Vaer Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's wearability, citing its slim 10.4mm thickness and 40mm case size. Reviewers and owners alike commend the crisp dial and excellent C3 SuperLuminova lume, with one owner noting it is "crazy bright." The Miyota 9015 movement is reported by one owner to run at +6 seconds per day. Some owners find the date window on older models to be a design flaw, and the lug hole placement can create a gap with standard straps. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with others feeling it offers less value than established brands. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its comfortable, slim case and bright lume at its price point.

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