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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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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 Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Starfighter Chronograph
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
ETA 2894 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
14
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$1,799
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