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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsVario Futurist

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$648

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What people say

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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