Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - BlackvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical 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.

Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - Black at true scale

HZ.02 Chronograph - Black

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.5mm

Thickness

n/a

14.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$379

lowest

$2,500

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko 8R48

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seiko 8R48
Type
Hybrid
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$2,500
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Reviews

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

Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - Black

Owners widely praise the Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - Black for its immaculate and sophisticated design, flawless finishing, bright lume, and sharp print. The watch is considered a near-ideal practical travel watch, with reviewers highlighting its staggering value at $249, featuring a grade 5 titanium case, sapphire crystals, and a ceramic bezel. The Seiko VK63 mechaquartz movement is noted for its smooth-sweeping seconds hand. Some owners find the 24-hour subdial redundant, and one owner reports difficulty reading the black hands on the black dial with Chinese numerals. The Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - Black comes with a hybrid steel and titanium bracelet and an additional black Epsom leather strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - Black highly for its exceptional value and refined aesthetics.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design and clean, balanced dial layout, enhanced by an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers note the adequate caliber 8R48 movement, which features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. The refined bracelet offers improved comfort, and the overall package is considered good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a thickness of 14.6mm, while the 45-hour power reserve is an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph highly for its attractive design and solid chronograph functionality at its price point.