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

At MSRP the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is the cheaper of the two at $989, against $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $1,511 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Smith & Bradley Draper Auto is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

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

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph carries a 45-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 Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Smith & Bradley Draper Auto uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph uses the 8R48.

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Smith & Bradley Draper Auto

MSRP $989

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

MSRP $2,500

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Draper Auto42mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Draper Auto38h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

Draper Auto100m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Draper Auto$989

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

4 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

8R48

Power Reserve

38h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$989

$2,500

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