Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2vsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer

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Measurements
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Chronograph 2

Prospex Speedtimer
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
45h
n/a
MSRP
$3,700
$725
lowest
Movement
Seiko NE86
Seiko V192
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
5 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 for its stunning dial aesthetics, with specific mentions of its detailed mix of black, brown, and copper hues, and the high-quality finishing of the 38mm stainless steel case. The watch is considered excellent value, with its design and finishing punching above its price point, and its Japanese manufacturing is noted as a positive. The Seiko NE86 automatic movement is described as reliable, offering crisp pusher actuation and a unique sweeping elapsed minutes hand, though one reviewer noted accuracy around +20 seconds per day. Some owners are split on the dial's minute and telemeter scales, finding them requiring an adjustment period for reading, and one reviewer suggested a black-on-white date disc would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 a rare and unique timepiece, highly regarded for its exceptional design and finishing at its price.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its vintage-inspired design and versatility as an everyday watch. Some owners find the 39mm case size comfortable and well-suited for active use. Reviewers note the solar-powered V192 movement offers a six-month power reserve. Criticisms include the watch's thickness, which some find to be between 13-15mm, and the 24-hour subdial. The price point is a recurring point of contention, with some owners questioning the value for a solar quartz chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and attractive watch, with its design being the most frequently cited positive attribute.
The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.
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