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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsSpinnaker Hull

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
Hull100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$159

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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