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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsVario Futurist

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
15.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

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
8R46
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$648

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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 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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