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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsZelos Vitesse

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Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
40mm
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
Gulf
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,700
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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