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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsYema Diver

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Diver200m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15.1mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8R46
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$990

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What people say

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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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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