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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsBrew Super Metric

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Super Metric
BrewSuper Metric
MSRP $475
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
36mm
Thickness
15.1mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
8R46
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
34
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$475
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