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Praesidus Rec SpecvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its attractive vintage-inspired aesthetics, functional solar dials, and wearable proportions, with some noting the chronograph pushers are a joy to operate. The domed sapphire crystal is a recurring positive, as is the overall value proposition at its price point, with specific models highlighted for their neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. However, several sources point to a limited bracelet clasp with only two micro-adjustments and a small, hard-to-read date window as drawbacks. Some owners also note internal reflections on the domed sapphire crystal and occasional slight misalignment of the chronograph seconds hand at zero. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its compelling retro design and modern solar functionality at an accessible price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Seiko V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$700
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