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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing, with reviewers and owners noting its GS-level craftsmanship and Zaratsu-inspired polishing. Owners appreciate its refined design, comfortable case shape, and the 4:00 crown position, with some finding it more manageable on the wrist than other models. The Caliber 8L45 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and accuracy within -5/+10 seconds per day, and the bracelet features an improved clasp with an extension system. However, some find the price point high, and one reviewer noted the unsigned winding crown as a missed opportunity. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch highly for its premium finishing and tool-like appearance at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its refined, slimmed-down 39.5mm stainless steel case with a "super hard" coating and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. It offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the slim Caliber 6L37 automatic movement, which has a 46-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of -10/+15 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight its wearability and functionality as a dive watch, with one noting it as Seiko's thinnest diver ever at 12.3mm. However, concerns are raised about Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design, with one reviewer wishing the Marinemaster remained a separate line, and the bracelet's end-links appearing mismatched in initial images. Its price of A$4,650 is considered high given its specifications compared to competitors.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch42.6mm
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation39.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation45h
Water Resistance
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation200m
MSRP
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver's Watch$3,600
Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation$2,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
47.2mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8L45
6L37
Power Reserve
72h
45h
Jewels
35
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,600
$2,800
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