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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited EditionvsTudor Black Bay 68

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 68

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement, which provides superior accuracy of -2/+4 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 13.6mm thickness and the appeal of the Tudor blue dial with a matte black bezel insert. The watch features a brushed and polished 43mm case, a domed sapphire crystal, and a bracelet without faux rivets. On balance, reviewers find the Tudor Black Bay 68 a sensible, larger vintage-inspired diver with excellent timekeeping.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition42mm
Black Bay 6843mm
Power Reserve
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition72h
Black Bay 6870h
Water Resistance
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition300m
Black Bay 68200m
MSRP
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition$1,750
Black Bay 68$5,475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R54
MT5601-U
Power Reserve
72h
70h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$5,475
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