Seiko Prospex SpeedtimervsTrintec COM-01 Chronograph Black

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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

Trintec COM-01 Chronograph Black at true scale

COM-01 Chronograph Black

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.6mm

lowest

54mm

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$2,200

$500

lowest

Movement

Seiko 5X83

Miyota OS20

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 5X83
Miyota OS20
Jewels
14
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$500
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Reviews

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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.

Trintec COM-01 Chronograph Black

Owners praise the Trintec COM-01 Chronograph / Black for its pilot-style design and high-contrast dial, with one owner noting its resemblance to higher-end brands at a significantly lower price point. Some users, however, question its everyday wearability due to its case size and chunky lugs, with one owner finding the 41mm size less ideal for a pilot's chronograph. Overall, owners appreciate the Trintec COM-01 Chronograph / Black for its distinctive pilot aesthetic and value proposition, though some express reservations about its wearability on smaller wrists.

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