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Rolex Submariner DatevsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition

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Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $50,900
What people say

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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 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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Submariner Date41mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Submariner Date70h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Submariner Date300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Submariner Date$50,900
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch 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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