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Citizen Promaster Professional DivervsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

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Citizen Promaster Professional Diver

The Citizen Promaster Professional Diver is noted for its robust, edgy design with industrial fonts and scratch-resistant Duratect MRK and DLC coatings. Reviewers highlight its intuitive and satisfying bezel locking mechanism and the substantial 4mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal. This dive watch utilizes an Eco-Drive E365 quartz movement, offering a 365-day power reserve and an end-of-life indicator, and is recognized as the first ISO 6425 compliant watch with a solar-powered movement. However, its massive 52.5mm diameter and 22mm thickness make it unsuitable for everyday wear. On balance, the Citizen Promaster Professional Diver is recognized for its specialized, robust build and innovative solar-powered movement, though its size limits its wearability.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

The Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition is praised for its retro design, balanced 42mm case, good finishing, and sapphire crystal. It is powered by the calibre 8R48, featuring a column wheel and vertical clutch, and offers 100m water resistance. Some find its 45-hour power reserve short compared to modern alternatives, and the date window placement is a point of discussion. The solar-powered variant is noted for its compact proportions and character, though some desire thinner cases and improved bracelet micro-adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the SPEEDTIMER's vintage-inspired aesthetics and solid build, with critiques focusing on power reserve and minor functional details.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Promaster Professional Diver44mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Promaster Professional Diver40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Promaster Professional Diver200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Promaster Professional Diver$296
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition$2,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.6mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Super-clear coating
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
E168
5X83
Type
Solar
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$296
$2,400
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