Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)vsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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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.

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) at true scale

GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.5mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$645

lowest

$700

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko V192

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.9mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm

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

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko V192
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$700
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Reviews

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

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) for its appealing design and 39mm case size, with one owner calling it a perfect GADA watch. Reviewers note its solid metal construction and sapphire crystal contribute to a premium ownership experience for the price. However, some owners report the stainless steel case scratches easily, and one experienced a broken link after three months. The lume is described as moderately bright and long-lasting compared to dive watches, and the domed sapphire crystal can create reflections. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting about 40 seconds slow per day and another noting consistently accurate quartz timekeeping. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe (39mm mecaquartz) well for its design and value, despite some concerns about case durability and crystal reflections.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition is widely praised for its attractive retro-inspired looks, good proportions, and functional solar dials. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its vintage-inspired design, with some noting its neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. The 39mm case size is considered highly wearable and appealing for a vintage feel, and the chronograph pushers are described as a joy to operate. The solar-powered V192 movement is appreciated for its low-maintenance wearability and accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, with a power reserve of up to six months. However, some reviewers find the sub-dials and date window can be hard to read in certain lighting, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner also noted a slightly misaligned chronograph seconds hand at zero.