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Seiko · Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

Chronograph

$2,500
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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
14.6mm
Lug-to-lug
49.5mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Shape
Curved
AR coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

Caliber
Seiko 8R48
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
45h
Jewels
34
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
tachymeter
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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02The community take

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The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is praised for its handsome, heritage-inspired design with a clean, balanced dial and an external tachymeter bezel. Reviewers highlight the upgraded case and bracelet, noting improved comfort and good value for a well-designed chronograph with an in-house movement. The caliber 8R48 movement features a vertical clutch and column wheel with MEMS technology for durability and precision. Points to consider include the 4:30 date window and a 14.6mm thickness, while the 45-hour power reserve is noted as an area for potential improvement. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph to be a solid offering with good value, particularly for its design and in-house movement.

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