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Seiko Prospex LX linevsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the dial's blue-green sunburst is phenomenal, and the sapphire glass features blue AR coating. Some owners feel the high price limits discounts and sales, with one AD noting extremely low sales due to the cost. One owner reported DLC peeling off a two-week-old watch, and another noted quality control issues like bezel inserts and fallen second hands. On balance, owners consider the Seiko Prospex LX line a nicely built watch, though pricing led to poor sales and its discontinuation.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT for its faithful reconstruction of a classic design, comfortable bracelet, and attractive gray dial with a bubbly crystal. Reviewers highlight its handsome everyday sports watch appeal, solid specifications, and classic Seiko diver aesthetics, offering great value. However, community members are divided on the 6R movement's accuracy, with some reporting significant deviations even after regulation, while others find it competitive for the price. A point of contention is the GMT function, with some wishing for a "flyer" style local jump GMT instead of the "caller" type, and the internal compass bezel is described as finicky and difficult to read. Owners generally consider the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical GMT overpriced at its retail price, suggesting better value is found on sale or closer to $700.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex LX line72h
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT72h
Water Resistance
Prospex LX line200m
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT200m
MSRP
Prospex LX line$5,500
Prospex Land Mechanical GMT$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44.8mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.7mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.9mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5R66
6R54
Type
Spring Drive
Automatic
Jewels
30
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$1,150
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