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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive, jewel-toned teal or emerald green dials with wave patterns and vibrant PADI color schemes. Owners and reviewers note its solid build quality, refined case, and good value, with some highlighting the laser-engraved bezel numerals and LumiBrite for legibility. The 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, while the 6R15 provides 50 hours. Accuracy figures vary, with the 6R55 rated +25/-15 seconds per day and the 6R15 around +/- 15-25 seconds per day. Some find the lug-to-lug measurement, around 49.5mm, potentially long for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a unique case design made the watch wear top-heavy. Another owner found the finishing and bracelet design basic. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its striking dial aesthetics and solid dive watch construction at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$625

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
4R35
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$625
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