Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $2,500, against $7,875 for the Fears Date Meta Collection — a $5,375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Meta Collection — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Fears Date Meta Collection is rated to 15m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Meta Collection.

What movement does the Fears Date Meta Collection run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Meta Collection uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph uses the 8R48.

Side by side

Fears Date Meta CollectionvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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

Fears Date Meta Collection

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MSRP $7,875

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

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MSRP $2,500

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Date Meta Collection39.5mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Power Reserve

Date Meta Collection40h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Water Resistance

Date Meta Collection15m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

Date Meta Collection$7,875

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Full specifications

Case

6 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 Meta Collection

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

La Joux-Perret G101

8R48

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$7,875

$2,500

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