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Ferro Race Master ChronographvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Ferro Race Master Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Chronograph for its comfortable 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet, noting strong lume and a beautifully engraved caseback. One owner specifically appreciates the brand's clear movement descriptions and finds the watch a great value for the price. However, one user questioned its value, initially mistaking the movement for a less expensive option, and a pre-production buyer reported communication issues regarding delays. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Chronograph45.2mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Chronograph
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Water Resistance
Race Master Chronograph50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Race Master Chronograph$485
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45.2mm
41.4mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$750
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