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Sternglas SediusvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725
What people say

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Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
V192
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$725
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