Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0vsSeiko 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.

Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0 at true scale

Solar Chrono Vice 2.0

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.5mm

49.6mm

lowest

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$550

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Seiko VS71

Seiko 5X83

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Bubblegum
n/a
Lume
C3 Green Grade X EF, C9 Teal Grade X
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VS71
Seiko 5X83
Type
Solar
Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$550
$2,200
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Reviews

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

Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0 for its bold, retro 1980s synthwave aesthetic, unique colorways, and impressive lume, with many calling it a fun, daily-wearable timepiece. The solar-powered Seiko VS71 movement and sapphire crystal are also noted strengths. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, and the chronograph pushers are described as lacking the tactile feel of traditional mechaquartz movements, with a less snappy reset action. The $525-$535 price is considered higher than some comparable mainstream solar chronographs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farr + Swit Solar Chrono Vice 2.0 highly for its distinctive design and solar convenience at its price point.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.