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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsVario 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 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
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
$1,700
$328

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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.

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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