Ferro & Company RACE Master Chronograph Black BRvsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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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.

Ferro & Company RACE Master Chronograph Black BR at true scale

RACE Master Chronograph Black BR

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Diameter

39mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.2mm

lowest

45.5mm

Thickness

13.2mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$525

lowest

$700

Movement

Miyota OS21

Seiko V192

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.15mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
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

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota OS21
Seiko V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$700
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Reviews

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Ferro & Company RACE Master Chronograph Black BR

Owners praise the Ferro & Company RACE MASTER CHRONOGRAPH BLACK BR for its value and design, with one owner highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, engraved case back, 39mm brushed steel case, and comfortable jubilee bracelet as standout features. However, one owner experienced poor communication and shipping delays with a pre-production order. Overall, owners rate the Ferro & Company RACE MASTER CHRONOGRAPH BLACK BR highly for its attractive dial and case finishing at an affordable price point.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition is widely praised for its attractive retro-inspired looks, good proportions, and functional solar dials. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its vintage-inspired design, with some noting its neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. The 39mm case size is considered highly wearable and appealing for a vintage feel, and the chronograph pushers are described as a joy to operate. The solar-powered V192 movement is appreciated for its low-maintenance wearability and accuracy of ±15 seconds per month, with a power reserve of up to six months. However, some reviewers find the sub-dials and date window can be hard to read in certain lighting, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner also noted a slightly misaligned chronograph seconds hand at zero.

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