Farr + Swit SeaplanevsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
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Measurements
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Seaplane
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
48.6mm
lowest
Thickness
12.5mm
lowest
13.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
72h
highest
MSRP
$845
lowest
$1,700
Movement
ETA 2824-2
Seiko 6R54
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch for its excellent value, Marinemaster-style build, and comfortable 42mm steel case with a 4:00 crown position. The watch features a refined clasp with an impressive 15mm of micro-adjustment and a caller-style GMT complication. While the 6R54 movement's stated accuracy is +25 to -15 seconds per day, real-world performance is often found to be better. The watch is priced at $1,700 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch highly for its attractive design and robust build quality at its price point.
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