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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.4mm
48.6mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6R55
6R54

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$1,700
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