Archimede Watches Klassik ChronographvsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer

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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.

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph at true scale

Klassik Chronograph

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

50mm

lowest

Thickness

13.6mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$2,276

lowest

$3,000

Movement

Valjoux 7750

Seiko 8R46

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.6mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Seiko 8R46
Power Reserve
n/a
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,276
$3,000
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Reviews

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

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph

Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph owners praise its uncluttered dial for excellent contrast and readability, and the hardened case for durability and comfortable wear. The watch is noted for its simple elegance, with blue hands and strap complementing each other well for casual and less formal occasions. One owner highlights the quality of the watch, mentioning it is a manual-wind conversion of a Valjoux 7753 to manage thickness. The textured dial and blued hands are also appreciated, as is the date window placement at the 6 o'clock position. The Archimede Klassik Chronograph is considered a fantastic GADA watch for its price, offering great quality and service from the family-owned company. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik Chronograph highly for its elegant design and perceived quality at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, racing-inspired design, with some finding the red dial particularly unique. However, community members are split on its value, with one owner questioning resale for a limited edition and another finding the price for a solar quartz model expensive. A reviewer noted the chronograph's compact 39mm size and attractive panda-like dial, but wished for a thinner case and improved bracelet features. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER highly for its distinctive aesthetics, though value and specific feature preferences vary among enthusiasts.