Seiko Spirit ChronographvsSwatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto

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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.

Seiko Spirit Chronograph at true scale

Spirit Chronograph

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto

Diameter

38.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

47.3mm

Thickness

9.6mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

n/a

$285

Movement

Seiko 7T92

ETA G10.212

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
42mm
Thickness
9.6mm
13.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Finish
Brushed and Polished
Bioceramic
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Bio-sourced glass
Crystal Shape
Flat
n/a
Dial Color
Red
Cream
Indices
Applied
n/a
Lume
Luminous hands and indices
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 7T92
ETA G10.212

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$285
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Reviews

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Seiko Spirit Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Spirit Chronograph SBTQ045 for its beautiful wine-red dial, which shines in sunlight, and its compact 38.5mm case size, with one owner noting it is under 10mm thick. It is considered a great value, with prices around $100-$110 for this Japanese domestic market model. However, one owner finds the included folded-link bracelet to be cheap. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Spirit Chronograph SBTQ045 highly for its stunning dial and affordable price point.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto

Owners widely praise the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto's dial, hands, lume, and colors, with one owner finding it extremely accurate and in great condition. However, some owners question its retail price, with one noting that slightly more money could secure a watch with an automatic movement, titanium case, and sapphire crystal. Another owner dislikes the watch's feel and materials, though the stock band is appealing enough for one owner to be on their second. The dial color has been noted as appearing incorrect, raising suspicions of a fake. Overall, owners rate the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Pluto highly for its appealing colors and dial, though some question its value proposition at retail.

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