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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsLongines HYDROCONQUEST

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HYDROCONQUEST
LonginesHYDROCONQUEST
MSRP $2,000

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
HYDROCONQUEST41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
HYDROCONQUEST72h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
HYDROCONQUEST300m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
HYDROCONQUEST$2,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
53.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
6R54
L888.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,700
$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines HYDROCONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Hydroconquest for its attractive sunburst blue dial and accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting a loss of only 2 seconds per day. However, the bracelet is frequently criticized for lacking micro-adjustments and having pinch-prone links, and the screw-down crown is noted as inconvenient and difficult to operate by multiple owners. Some owners also flag the bezel action as ratchety with back play, and one owner found the lugs sharp and the overall design uncomfortable, leading them to sell the watch. On balance, owners appreciate the Longines Hydroconquest's aesthetic appeal and value, despite significant reservations about its bracelet and crown usability.

From video reviewers

The bezel action is praised for its smooth and precise rotation. Lume brightness is a shared weakness, found to be somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition compared to alternatives.

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