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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its price point.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.56mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
6R54
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
0
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,700
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