Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical — a $6 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto.

What movement does the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical uses the 6R55.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

MSRP $989

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MSRP $995

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Curved

AR Coating

Yes

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Superluminova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6R55

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$995

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