Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT or the Timefactors Italian?

At MSRP the Timefactors Italian is the cheaper of the two at $684, against $1,500 for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT — a $816 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT or the Timefactors Italian?

The Timefactors Italian wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT or the Timefactors Italian?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Timefactors Italian.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT run compared to the Timefactors Italian?

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT runs a automatic caliber (6R54), while the Timefactors Italian runs a manual (ETA 6498).

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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT

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MSRP $1,500

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Timefactors Italian

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MSRP $684

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT42mm

Italian44mm

Power Reserve

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT72h

Italian—

Water Resistance

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT200m

Italian100m

MSRP

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT$1,500

Italian$684

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

6R54

ETA 6498

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,500

$684

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