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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
72h
Jewels
21
24
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$995
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