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Hamilton Broadway Auto ChronovsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono's blue and green dial with carved stripes and applied indices, as well as its combined polished and brushed case finishing. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-30 movement is a noted strength. However, some owners report the lume is less than desirable, with only the hands lumed, and the 42mm case size is considered too large by some. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono highly for its distinctive dial and generous power reserve.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
8R46
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$3,000
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