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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition40h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition$2,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
40mm
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
5X83
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$2,400

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition

The Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko Brand 100th Anniversary SPEEDTIMER Limited Edition is praised for its retro design, balanced 42mm case, good finishing, and sapphire crystal. It is powered by the calibre 8R48, featuring a column wheel and vertical clutch, and offers 100m water resistance. Some find its 45-hour power reserve short compared to modern alternatives, and the date window placement is a point of discussion. The solar-powered variant is noted for its compact proportions and character, though some desire thinner cases and improved bracelet micro-adjustment. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the SPEEDTIMER's vintage-inspired aesthetics and solid build, with critiques focusing on power reserve and minor functional details.

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