BERNY Compressor-style Diver V4 AM439MSvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

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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.

BERNY Compressor-style Diver V4 AM439MS at true scale

Compressor-style Diver V4 AM439MS

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

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

48.6mm

lowest

Thickness

13.5mm

13.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$154

lowest

$1,750

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 6R54

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
n/a
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$154
$1,750
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Reviews

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BERNY Compressor-style Diver V4 AM439MS

The BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS is praised for its solid build, comfortable wear, and great lume, with owners specifically noting the exceptional anti-reflective coating on its sapphire crystals, which some feel surpasses that on watches from Citizen and San Martin. The watch features a Miyota 8215 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, and a 42mm case, with one owner highlighting the second crown's function for controlling the inner bezel. It was purchased for as low as $70 on AliExpress. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS highly for its impressive build quality and visual appeal at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing for its price, with reviewers highlighting its beautiful case, bracelet, and Lumibrite lume. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm case size and the 4 o'clock crown position. The watch features a sapphire crystal and uses the in-house 6R54 automatic movement with a three-day power reserve. Some reviewers note that the GMT function is secondary and that the bezel clicks are quieter than expected. The 4:30 date window splits opinion among enthusiasts, and it is described as a "caller GMT" rather than a true "traveller GMT." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its excellent value, quality finishing, and comfortable wearability.

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