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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6R55
Seiko VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
0h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$475
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