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Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver PandavsTimefactors PRS-29A

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Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
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Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$544
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