Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited EditionvsLongines HydroConquest GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

Longines HydroConquest GMT at true scale

HydroConquest GMT

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.6mm

lowest

49.4mm

Thickness

13.3mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

72h

n/a

MSRP

$1,750

lowest

$3,350

Movement

Seiko 6R54

L844.5

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Lume
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R54
L844.5
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$3,350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition is widely praised for its excellent quality and finishing for its price, with reviewers highlighting its beautiful case, bracelet, and Lumibrite lume. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm case size and the 4 o'clock crown position. The watch features a sapphire crystal and uses the in-house 6R54 automatic movement with a three-day power reserve. Some reviewers note that the GMT function is secondary and that the bezel clicks are quieter than expected. The 4:30 date window splits opinion among enthusiasts, and it is described as a "caller GMT" rather than a true "traveller GMT." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch Limited Edition highly for its excellent value, quality finishing, and comfortable wearability.

Longines HydroConquest GMT

Owners widely praise the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT for its excellent finishing, robust build quality, and comfortable wearability, with some finding its finish superior to higher-priced competitors. The smooth winding action and value proposition are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note that the GMT hour markers are difficult to read, and the date wheel does not always match the dial color. A few reviewers mention a sharp folding clasp and a bezel with bounce-back, while others prefer a smaller case size. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines HYDROCONQUEST GMT highly for its impressive build quality and value as a travel-oriented dive watch.

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