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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.3mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
52.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Both sides
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,700
$3,200

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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