Which is cheaper, the Caught Watches Aeris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

At MSRP the Caught Watches Aeris is the cheaper of the two at $261, against $3,000 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a $2,739 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Caught Watches Aeris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Caught Watches Aeris — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Caught Watches Aeris or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Caught Watches Aeris is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER.

What movement does the Caught Watches Aeris run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER?

The Caught Watches Aeris runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER runs a automatic (8R46).

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Caught Watches Aeris

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MSRP $261

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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MSRP $3,000

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aeris40mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm

Power Reserve

Aeris—

Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h

Water Resistance

Aeris30m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m

MSRP

Aeris$261

Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

8R46

Type

Mecaquartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

—

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$261

$3,000

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