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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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