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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT WatchvsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,700
$949

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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