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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Vitesse

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$1,499
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