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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Nova 37

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
12.9mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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