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

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Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Captain Willard42.7mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Captain Willard70h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Captain Willard200m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
MSRP
Captain Willard$1,300
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42.7mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
48.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
LumiBrite
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R35
6R54
Power Reserve
70h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,750
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