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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsTimefactors Speedbird PRS-51

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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.

Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51 for its flieger design, AR sapphire crystal, and value at £200. The 36mm case is noted to wear closer to 37mm due to the dial size, and while one owner describes the 5-link bracelet as well-built but stiff, another praises its drape and articulation. Accuracy figures vary among owners, with one reporting +7 seconds per day and another around +10 seconds per day, though one owner states theirs keeps impeccable time. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted by one owner to exhibit noticeable rotor wobble. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird PRS-51 highly for its pilot watch aesthetics and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Speedbird PRS-5136mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Speedbird PRS-51
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
Speedbird PRS-51100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
Speedbird PRS-51$436

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
72h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$436
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