Hz Watches HZ.02 Chronograph - BlackvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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 at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Diameter

43mm

41.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.9mm

Thickness

n/a

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$379

lowest

$750

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko V192

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.4mm
Thickness
n/a
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.9mm
Lug Width
n/a
21mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seiko V192
Type
Hybrid
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$379
$750
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Reviews

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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its beautiful dial colors, with specific mentions of ice blue and cream, and its vintage-inspired design. Some find the 39mm case size, which wears smaller than its 41.4mm specification due to short lugs, fits perfectly on smaller wrists. However, owners are split on value, with some considering it a beautiful and incredibly valuable watch, while others question the price for a solar quartz movement and find the 13mm thickness notable. One reviewer noted the lack of quick-release or micro-adjustment on the bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its striking dial designs and compact, vintage-inspired wearability.

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."

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