Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's WatchvsMKII Project 300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

MKII Project 300 at true scale

Project 300

Diameter

42.6mm

41.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.3mm

48mm

lowest

Thickness

14.1mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$3,600

$1,995

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8L45

ETA 2824-2

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
42.6mm
41.25mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8L45
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
72h
n/a
Jewels
35
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,600
$1,995
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch for its exceptional finishing, comparable to Grand Seiko, and refined design, with particular appreciation for its case shape and the 4:00 crown position. The watch is noted for its enjoyable look and feel, and some consider it a significant step up from standard Prospex models, offering premium finishing and a tool-like appearance. The movement Seiko 8L45 is mentioned, along with a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day. However, some find the price point high, and one reviewer noted the unsigned winding crown as a missed opportunity for a watch in this price range. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its exceptional finishing and refined design at its price point.

MKII Project 300

Owners widely praise the MKII Project 300 for its balanced design, with one owner noting its lume "glows like a torch." Reviewers highlight its high legibility and bold, balanced aesthetic, inspired by classic dive watches. One owner found the 41.25mm case fit their wrist perfectly. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the MKII Project 300 highly for its exceptional lume and well-proportioned dive watch design.

From video reviewers

The 39.5mm case size fits most wrists well. The watch offers 200M water resistance. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or points of disagreement.