LIV Watches Gravel 002vsSeiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

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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.

LIV Watches Gravel 002 at true scale

Gravel 002

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

Diameter

43mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$3,000

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 8R46

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 8R46
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,000
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Reviews

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

LIV Watches Gravel 002

LIV Watches GRAVEL 002 is described as "very cool" by one owner, who also finds the brand's models, including the GX-AC and GX1-A, to be well-built and offer value beyond their price point. However, one owner noted that a previous 43mm LIV chrono model wore smaller than advertised, which was disappointing for those seeking a larger watch. Another owner found the hands on a previous LIV chrono model too thin against a busy dial, impacting legibility. On balance, owners find LIV Watches GRAVEL 002 models to be well-built and cool, though legibility on busy dials and actual wear size compared to advertised dimensions have been points of concern for some.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed heritage inspiration and clean, balanced dial design, with reviewers noting its stark white dial is inspired by a 1964 stopwatch. Owners find the looks appealing and use the chronograph daily, though some criticize the date window's placement and the 24-hour subdial's lack of GMT functionality. The 42.5mm case is 15.1mm thick and powered by the Seiko 8R46 automatic chronograph movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its attractive aesthetic and purposeful design at the price point.

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