CWC 6BB-WRvsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer

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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.

CWC 6BB-WR at true scale

6BB-WR

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

14.9mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$2,858

lowest

$3,000

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seiko 8R46

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.9mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm

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

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko 8R46
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,858
$3,000
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Reviews

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

CWC 6BB-WR

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR for its faithful pilot chronograph design and modern durability, with reviewers noting its crisp and confidence-inspiring chronograph operation. Some find the 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make the 42mm case wear large, though the 49mm lug-to-lug aids wearability, and the cam-lever chronograph action is considered less satisfying than a column wheel, with fixed bars limiting strap options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR highly for its practical, affordable, and serviceable tool watch nature.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, racing-inspired design, with some finding the red dial particularly unique. However, community members are split on its value, with one owner questioning resale for a limited edition and another finding the price for a solar quartz model expensive. A reviewer noted the chronograph's compact 39mm size and attractive panda-like dial, but wished for a thinner case and improved bracelet features. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER highly for its distinctive aesthetics, though value and specific feature preferences vary among enthusiasts.