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Rolex Submariner DatevsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely prefer the Rolex Submariner Date for its versatility and value retention, with many appreciating the functional cyclops bubble. However, a significant portion of the community favors the no-date Submariner for its cleaner dial symmetry and historical aesthetic, viewing it as rarer and more classic. On balance, owners rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its lifelong utility and brand recognition, though some find the no-date variant's aesthetic more appealing.

Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition features a 40mm case, 300m water resistance, and a 72-hour power reserve from the Calibre 6R55 movement, with a new grey bezel insert and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. Owners find the watch attractive and the large case wears well without feeling bulky. However, some consider the price of €1900 for a 6R54 movement with an accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day to be too high, and the production run of 6000 units is not seen as a true limited edition. Overall, owners find the Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with good wearability, but express concerns regarding its value proposition and movement accuracy for the price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Submariner Date$50,900
Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
18 kt yellow gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Index
Applied
Lume
Chromalight
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
6R54
Power Reserve
70h
72h
Jewels
31
24
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$50,900
$1,750
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