Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63vsTimex Q Timex Chronograph

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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 Skeleton Chrono VK63 at true scale

Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63

Timex Q Timex Chronograph at true scale

Q Timex Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

13.4mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$295

$259

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK63

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
13.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$259
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63 for its visually appealing and unique skeletonized dial, with some finding good craftsmanship and standard specifications for the price. However, multiple owners report significant issues with product quality and customer service, including watches stopping working within a year and poor experiences with refunds and repairs. One owner notes the skeletonized dial is less useful than a 24-hour indicator, and the $225 price for a quartz movement is questioned as overpriced for perceived value. On balance, owners are split on the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari Skeleton Chrono VK63, with strong opinions ranging from beautiful and good value to poor quality and overpriced.

Timex Q Timex Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Timex Q Timex Chronograph for its fun, vintage racing-inspired design and remarkable value, often stating its looks far exceed its sub-$200 price point and its versatility for both sporty and dressy occasions. Reviewers note a smooth-sweeping central seconds hand and decent lume for the price, while some owners appreciate the clean dial layout, unexpected color balance, and the unique Q logo. One owner finds the quartz movement's ticking to be extremely quiet. However, reviewers flag that the polished case finishing is simple and the chronograph pushers feel mushy, and one owner notes the dial is the least legible of their collection. The bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Timex Q Timex Chronograph highly for its vintage aesthetic and exceptional value at the price.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired panda dial design is a key strength. Reviewers did not reach consensus on any weaknesses.