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Farer CHRONO-SPORTvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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What people say

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Farer CHRONO-SPORT

Owners widely praise the Farer CHRONO-SPORT for its bold colors and retro-modern design, with many highlighting the titanium construction for its comfortable, light feel. Specific points of appreciation include the ceramic bezel, red accents, and display case back. One owner notes the 41mm case, 44mm lug-to-lug, 13.5mm thickness, and 78.5-gram weight on the strap. Some variants are manual-wind. Overall, owners rate the Farer CHRONO-SPORT highly for its distinctive design and lightweight titanium build.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered chronograph movement is a key strength. The bracelet finishing is a potential area for improvement. Reviewers are split on whether the aesthetic successfully revives the spirit of the original "Pogue."

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CHRONO-SPORT41mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
CHRONO-SPORT63h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Water Resistance
CHRONO-SPORT100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
CHRONO-SPORT$1,775
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.4mm
Thickness
0mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
0mm
21mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
V192
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
63h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,775
$750
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