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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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