Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $995 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical — a $846 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) wears larger at 45mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished).

What movement does the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical run compared to the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical uses the 6R55 and the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) uses the Miyota FS16 Warranty.

Side by side

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER MechanicalvsHelgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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MSRP $995

Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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MSRP $149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)$149

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

39.5mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.5mm

46mm

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R55

Miyota FS16 Warranty

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$149

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