Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph LP – Blue SilvervsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely report significant issues with customer service, shipping delays, and product quality control, including watches failing within a year, crooked crowns, sharp case edges, and strap failures. Some owners praise the Bauhaus design and find the build quality impressive for the price, with one owner considering it comparable to a $1,500 watch for its timekeeping and durability. However, others criticize the value proposition, citing a coated case and quartz movement as not worth the price, and advise caution due to potential quality control problems and poor support. On balance, owners are divided on the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph LP – Blue Silver, with many warning of significant quality and service issues despite some appreciating its design.

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.