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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
Summiteer Charcoal
TraskaSummiteer Charcoal
MSRP $700
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.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Burgundy
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$700
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