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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited EditionvsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750
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
$1,750
$3,200

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

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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