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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
15.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

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

4 specs
Caliber
8R46
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$328

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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