Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER or the Traska Venturer GMT?

At MSRP the Traska Venturer GMT is the cheaper of the two at $785, against $3,000 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER — a $2,215 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER or the Traska Venturer GMT?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Traska Venturer GMT — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER or the Traska Venturer GMT?

The Traska Venturer GMT is rated to 150m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER or the Traska Venturer GMT?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Traska Venturer GMT.

What movement does the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER run compared to the Traska Venturer GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER uses the 8R46 and the Traska Venturer GMT uses the 9075.

Side by side

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsTraska Venturer GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

srq037j1

MSRP $3,000

Traska Venturer GMT

VNT-GMT-BLK-V6

MSRP $785

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm

Venturer GMT40mm

Power Reserve

Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h

Venturer GMT42h

Water Resistance

Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m

Venturer GMT150m

MSRP

Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Underside

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

8R46

9075

Power Reserve

45h

42h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,000

$785

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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.

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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