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Sinn 6012vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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What people say

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Sinn 6012

The Sinn 6012 is a handsome, complicated chronograph featuring five dial-side complications, including a moon phase, built on a modified ETA 7751 movement. Reviewers note its clean dial offers good legibility, though one wished for a red accent on the date pointer. One long-time enthusiast considers the Frankfurt series, including the 6012, to be overpriced. The 14.5mm thickness makes it a slightly tall dress option. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Sinn 6012 to be a well-executed, complicated chronograph, with the primary reservation being its perceived value.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
601241.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
601238h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
6012100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
6012$5,929
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.5mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
polished
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SINN movement SZ06
8R46
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
25
34
Complications
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,929
$3,000
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