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Resco StainlessvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

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What people say

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Resco Stainless

Owners widely praise Resco's customer service, with one owner noting their watch was repaired quickly and affordably after a severe accident, and another highlighting the brand's veteran-owned roots and Navy Seal heritage. The cases are described as strong and durable, suitable for an outdoorsy lifestyle and harsh conditions. One owner likes the dial's small 0.2-second indices and trident second hand. However, one owner reported rusting issues on the case by the time and date adjusting screw, which the company stated is normal and may require cleaning. Another owner feels Resco watches are not great value for money given their ETA movements and price. Overall, owners rate Resco watches highly for their durability and customer service, with the strong cases being a significant draw.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT is widely praised for its build quality, finishing, and comfortable wearability, offering good value for its price point. Owners and reviewers highlight the attractive silver/white sunray dial, blue ceramic bezel, and the premium feel of the improved bracelet clasp with excellent micro-adjustment. The Caliber 6R54 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve, and real-world accuracy often exceeds its stated range of +25 to -15 seconds per day, with some owners reporting figures around +3 to +5 seconds per day. However, the caller-style GMT functionality is a point of contention for some, who find the GMT scale difficult to read and prefer a flyer GMT at this price. Some also find the crown position at 4 o'clock undesirable, and a few note a lack of dial contrast or illegibility of the inner bezel.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stainless42mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Stainless
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT72h
Water Resistance
Stainless200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT200m
MSRP
Stainless$1,955
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT$1,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
13mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm

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
$1,500
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