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Spinnaker Cahill AutomaticvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cahill Automatic42mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
Cahill Automatic40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
Cahill Automatic200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Cahill Automatic$350
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
8R46
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$3,000

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What people say

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Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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