Octon Watches Meteor GreyvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

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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.

Octon Watches Meteor Grey at true scale

Meteor Grey

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.6mm

Thickness

13mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$396

lowest

$1,750

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R54

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$396
$1,750
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Reviews

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

Octon Watches Meteor Grey

The Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet is praised for its comfortable 40mm case and well-articulated stainless steel bracelet, which is a highlight for daily wear. Owners appreciate the figuring on the dial and the integrated bracelet, with one owner preferring the grey meteorite dial. The watch features a domed crystal, good bezel action, and drilled lugs, housing a well-regulated Seiko NH35 automatic movement. While the bracelet is comfortable with a milled clasp offering micro-adjustments, the clasp itself is described as a bit rough by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Octon Watches Meteor Grey Watch with Stainless Steel Bracelet highly for its comfortable wearability and well-executed bracelet design.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing for its price, with reviewers highlighting its beautiful case, bracelet, and Lumibrite lume. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm case size and the 4 o'clock crown position. The watch features a sapphire crystal and uses the in-house 6R54 automatic movement with a three-day power reserve. Some reviewers note that the GMT function is secondary and that the bezel clicks are quieter than expected. The 4:30 date window splits opinion among enthusiasts, and it is described as a "caller GMT" rather than a true "traveller GMT." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its excellent value, quality finishing, and comfortable wearability.

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