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Resco Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless

The Resco Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless features a bead-blasted stainless steel case. One owner finds the bezel unappealing, while another reported the bezel popped off during rotation and was difficult to reattach due to insufficient tension from the retainer spring. On balance, owners value the bead-blasted case finish, though some have experienced issues with bezel security.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing relative to its price point, featuring a beautiful case, bracelet, and strong Lumibrite lume. Enthusiasts and reviewers highlight the comfortable 42mm case size and the distinctive 4 o'clock crown position. The watch is powered by the in-house 6R54 automatic movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and rated accuracy of -5/+10 seconds per day, though one source notes the GMT function is secondary. Some find the 4:30 date window divisive, and the bezel clicks are described as quieter than expected. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its refined design and strong value proposition.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless42mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Patriot Gen2 (dive bezel) - Stainless$1,955
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48.6mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,955
$1,750
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