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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited EditionvsSternglas Tachymeter

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its attractive vintage-inspired aesthetics, functional solar dials, and wearable proportions, with some noting the chronograph pushers are a joy to operate. The domed sapphire crystal is a recurring positive, as is the overall value proposition at its price point, with specific models highlighted for their neo-vintage Daytona flair and Pogue-inspired colorways. However, several sources point to a limited bracelet clasp with only two micro-adjustments and a small, hard-to-read date window as drawbacks. Some owners also note internal reflections on the domed sapphire crystal and occasional slight misalignment of the chronograph seconds hand at zero. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its compelling retro design and modern solar functionality at an accessible price.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition40h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
V192
Miyota 0S20
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$312
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