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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42.5mm
38mm
Thickness
15.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8R46
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
45h
40h
Jewels
34
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,000
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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