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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
0mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
4R35
Power Reserve
72h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$475
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