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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition39mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Eagle 2
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition$700
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko V192
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$899
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