Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

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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

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz at true scale

Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.6mm

n/a

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$2,200

$432

lowest

Movement

Seiko 5X83

Quartz

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
n/a
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
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
$432
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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.

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Chrono-Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT for its handsome vintage aesthetic, authentic retro vibe, and value for money, often highlighting its legible dial, sapphire crystal, and drilled lugs. The worldtimer bezel and comfortable Beads of Rice bracelet also receive positive mentions. However, some owners report issues with hand color matching, lume quality, bezel wobble, and a high-sitting strap. One owner found the 40mm size wore larger than expected, while another was put off by the push-pull crown. The Miyota 8315 movement is considered less desirable than the 9 series by one owner, and the brand's warranty is not honored if the watch is sold or gifted. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT highly for its vintage personality and value, despite some noted build quality concerns.

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