Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GPvsSeiko 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 Grand Prix GP at true scale

Ascari Grand Prix GP

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

41.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.9mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$295

lowest

$750

Movement

Seiko VK64

Seiko V192

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.4mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko V192
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$750
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Grand Prix GP

Owners widely report significant shipping delays and poor quality control issues with Filippo Loreti watches, with some stating the brand is overpriced for its components and marketing. Some owners find the watches beautiful and appreciate the unique designs and decent quality for the price, with helpful customer service and no issues daily-ing their watches for years. However, other owners report watches stopping working within a year and suggest they are fashion brands with cheaply produced movements, with complaints about being "overpriced crap" and a "scam." On balance, the consensus among owners is that Filippo Loreti watches are a risky purchase due to widespread quality and customer service concerns, despite some appreciating their aesthetic appeal.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its beautiful dial colors, with specific mentions of ice blue and cream, and its vintage-inspired design. Some find the 39mm case size, which wears smaller than its 41.4mm specification due to short lugs, fits perfectly on smaller wrists. However, owners are split on value, with some considering it a beautiful and incredibly valuable watch, while others question the price for a solar quartz movement and find the 13mm thickness notable. One reviewer noted the lack of quick-release or micro-adjustment on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its striking dial designs and compact, vintage-inspired wearability.

From video reviewers

The solar-powered chronograph movement is a key strength. The bracelet finishing is a potential area for improvement. Reviewers are split on whether the aesthetic successfully revives the spirit of the original "Pogue."

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