Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $995, against $2,625 for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) — a $1,630 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is rated to 20m versus 15m for the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event).

What movement does the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

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MSRP $2,625

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Boutique Edition (event)39.5mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm

Power Reserve

Date Boutique Edition (event)40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h

Water Resistance

Date Boutique Edition (event)15m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m

MSRP

Date Boutique Edition (event)$2,625

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Date Boutique Edition (Event)

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

6R55

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,625

$995

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What people say

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Fears Date Boutique Edition (event)

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) for its exquisite dial work, featuring a dark, moody green on a silver-coated dial with hand-painted varnish. The 40mm model's central second hand and stepped dial contribute to its appeal, with both sizes praised for comfortable wearability due to their thickness and short lugs. One owner notes the mallard green color lacked luster in person compared to photos. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Date Boutique Edition (event) highly for its dial finishing and comfortable wearability.

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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