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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Starfighter Chronograph
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
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

2 specs
Caliber
V192
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$1,799
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