Filippo Loreti Watches AscarivsSeiko 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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari at true scale

Ascari

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.6mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$295

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko 5X83

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
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
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko 5X83
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$2,200
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Ascari for its attractive design, with one owner calling it beautiful and amazing to wear. However, the community is divided on its value, with some considering it overpriced for a quartz watch and others seeing it as a good entry point into collecting. One owner reported all three of their Filippo Loreti watches stopped working within a year, and customer service was unhelpful, while another user alleged the brand sells low-quality Chinese watches as Italian. Overall, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Ascari highly for its visual appeal, though its perceived value and long-term reliability remain points of contention.

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.