Sternglas Hamburg ChronovsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer
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Measurements
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Hamburg Chrono
Prospex Speedtimer
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
49.6mm
Thickness
9.3mm
lowest
12.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$377
lowest
$2,200
Movement
Seiko VK64
Seiko 5X83
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono for its excellent timekeeping and visually pleasing design, noting details like the orange date window frame and its comfortable, lightweight wear. Some find the design a bit busy for Bauhaus, and one commenter questions the VK64 movement's lack of a running second hand. One owner notes the significant price difference compared to manufacturing costs. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Hamburg Chrono highly for its value and attractive design details.
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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