Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Monza SkeletonvsSeiko 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 Monza Skeleton at true scale

Ascari Monza Skeleton

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.6mm

Thickness

n/a

12.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$245

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko 5X83

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
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 VK63
Seiko 5X83
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$245
$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 Monza Skeleton

Owners find the Filippo Loreti Ascari Monza Skeleton visually appealing with unique, racing-inspired designs, with some appreciating the craftsmanship and quality for the price point. However, multiple owners report significant concerns about value, with some considering the watches overpriced fashion items with inflated prices and questionable quality control, with one owner advising to avoid the brand entirely due to poor quality and deceptive marketing. Some owners have experienced multiple units failing within a year and significant shipping delays, alongside issues with customer service and return policies. Overall, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Ascari Monza Skeleton as a visually appealing watch that is often considered overpriced for its build quality and value.

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.

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