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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R54
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,700
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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