Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2vsSeiko 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.

Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2 at true scale

Chronograph 2

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black (Reiwa palette)
n/a
Indices
Applied
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE86
Seiko V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
34
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,700
$725
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Reviews

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

Kurono Tokyo Chronograph 2

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.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

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.

From video reviewers

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.