LIV Watches GX1vsSeiko 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.

LIV Watches GX1 at true scale

GX1

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer

Diameter

45mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49.6mm

Thickness

13.4mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

MSRP

$600

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Caliber 5040

Seiko 5X83

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
13.4mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49.6mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Caliber 5040
Seiko 5X83
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$2,200
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Reviews

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LIV Watches GX1

Owners widely praise the LIV Watches GX1 for its impressive craftsmanship and solid build quality, with many finding it offers tremendous value for its price point, often feeling worth more than its asking price. Several owners are so satisfied that they have purchased additional LIV watches. The GX1 is noted for its clean look and smooth finish, receiving positive comments. On balance, owners rate the LIV Watches GX1 highly due to its exceptional craftsmanship and perceived value.

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.

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