Nezumi Studios CorbeauvsSeiko 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.

Nezumi Studios Corbeau at true scale

Corbeau

Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

Diameter

40mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

15.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$423

lowest

$3,000

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko 8R46

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.75mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

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
Seiko VK63
Seiko 8R46
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$423
$3,000
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Reviews

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

Nezumi Studios Corbeau

Owners widely praise the Nezumi Studios Corbeau for its retro, mil-spec-inspired design, vibrant color palette, and comfortable 40mm wearability, noting the solid build and good fit and finish for the price. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement and the watch's value. Some owners find the 50m water resistance a limitation, and one owner criticized the chronograph hand's reset position being off by four minutes. On balance, the Nezumi Studios Corbeau is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its fun, retro aesthetic and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Nezumi Corbeau V2 features an improved dial and handset. Reviewers noted a desire for brighter lume and increased water resistance.

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.