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Sternglas Hamburg Chrono

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its visually pleasing design, comfortable lightweight wear, and excellent timekeeping, with specific appreciation for details like the orange date window frame and overall value for the price. Some community members find the Regatta design busy and question the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand, though others defend its unique, colorful aesthetic. One commenter notes the significant margin between manufacturing cost and retail price. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its design details and value at its price point.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

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."

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg Chrono42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg Chrono
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Water Resistance
Hamburg Chrono50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Hamburg Chrono$377
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.4mm
Thickness
9.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Seiko V192
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$377
$750
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