Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsSwatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter at true scale

MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.6mm

47.3mm

lowest

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$2,200

$285

lowest

Movement

Seiko 5X83

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
13.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Bioceramic
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Bio-sourced material
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Beige
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 5X83
n/a
Jewels
14
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$285
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.

Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter

Owners are divided on the Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to Jupiter, with some finding it a good value at its $250 retail price and others perceiving it as cheap-feeling, even compared to other Swatch models. One owner specifically noted the lack of lume for nighttime legibility. On balance, the community's reception is mixed, with the primary points of contention being the perceived build quality and strap comfort.

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