Which is cheaper, the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 is the cheaper of the two at $1,891, against $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $609 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2.

What movement does the Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2 runs a manual caliber, while the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph runs a automatic (8R48).

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Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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Alexander Shorokhoff Karandash 2

MSRP $1,891

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Karandash 243.5mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Karandash 242h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

Karandash 250m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Karandash 2$1,891

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

8R48

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,891

$2,500

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