Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVERvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER at true scale

ARCTIC DIVER

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT at true scale

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

48.6mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

41h

72h

highest

MSRP

$480

lowest

$1,500

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R54

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.95mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
white
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$480
$1,500
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER is considered a decent value for its Kickstarter price, featuring a Seiko NH35 movement and 200m water resistance. However, its 41mm case size and 49mm lug-to-lug are described as chunky by some owners, and there are questions about the long-term viability of a Kickstarter brand. Overall, owners view the Aigi Watches ARCTIC DIVER as a solid watch for its price point, with its value proposition being a key draw.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT is widely praised for its build quality, finishing, and value, with owners noting its comfortable wearability and attractive aesthetic, particularly the silver/white sunray dial and blue ceramic bezel. The improved bracelet clasp with excellent micro-adjustment is a recurring positive point. Some owners report accuracy figures of +3 seconds per day or +/- 5 seconds per day, exceeding the movement's stated range. However, the GMT functionality is considered secondary to its dive watch capabilities by some, with the GMT scale being difficult to read and the caller-style GMT movement being a drawback for certain users. The dial contrast is also noted as lacking by some, and the crown at 4 o'clock is undesirable for a few. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT highly for its blend of dive watch character and GMT functionality, offering significant features for its price.

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