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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design with a clean, balanced dial and an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers highlight the upgraded case and bracelet, noting improved comfort and good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. The caliber 8R48 movement features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a 14.6mm thickness, while the 45-hour power reserve is noted as an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph to be a solid offering with good value, particularly for its design and in-house movement.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h
Starfighter Chronograph
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8R48
ETA 2894-2
Power Reserve
45h
0h
Jewels
34
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,500
$1,799
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