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Farer Discovery OlivevsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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Discovery Olive
FarerDiscovery Olive
MSRP $925
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Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

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
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48.6mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
6R54
Power Reserve
68h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$1,700
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