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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5X83
Miyota 2070/2170
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$218

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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