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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited EditionvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R55
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,150
$428

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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