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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's design, with specific mentions of its beautiful ice blue sundial and compact 39mm case size, which some note wears smaller than its specifications due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Reviewers highlight its racing-inspired aesthetic and versatility, with one owner finding the 39mm solar model a sturdy and reliable everyday watch with 100m water resistance. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing the $700 price for a solar quartz model and a thickness of 13mm, while others expressed a preference for automatic movements. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's attractive vintage-inspired design and compact wearability, though some debate its value and thickness for a solar quartz chronograph.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER41.4mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$750
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.4mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V192
Seiko VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$399
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