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Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 QuartzvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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What people say

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Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz

Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz for its attractive design, comfortable wearability, and solid build quality, with some noting it as a strong alternative to other luxury brands. One owner finds the cushion case, small seconds, and Arabic numerals particularly gorgeous, while another appreciates the unique "7 numeral" design. The sub-$600 price point is considered a slight drawback by one owner who wished it were cheaper. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Chronograph 42 Quartz highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronograph 42 Quartz42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Chronograph 42 Quartz40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Chronograph 42 Quartz100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Chronograph 42 Quartz$660
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$660
$725
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