Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPHvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH at true scale

MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

Diameter

37mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

44.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

510m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

40h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,750

$995

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Seiko 6R55

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel 316L
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
510m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Seiko 6R55
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,750
$995
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Reviews

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

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its 37mm case size, which owners report wears well even on smaller wrists. Reviewers note its quality bracelet and clasp, contributing to its suitability as a daily wearer with a blend of vintage and modern design. One reviewer highlights a unique grooved bi-directional bezel as an atypical but potentially divisive feature. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH positively due to its wearability and well-executed design elements at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm case size and appealing matte silver-white dial with LumiBrite indices. Owners find the watch visually attractive and comfortable for daily wear, with the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 automatic movement noted as a strength. Some users appreciate the chronograph function for everyday tasks, while others acknowledge it is rarely used by most purchasers. The watch features a countdown bezel and 20 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its wearability and practical power reserve.

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