Which is cheaper, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph 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 $2,500 for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a $2,351 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) wears larger at 45mm versus 42mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph — a 3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph.

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

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished).

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

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph uses the 8R48 and the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) uses the Miyota FS16 Warranty.

Side by side

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical ChronographvsHelgray 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 Chronograph

srq047j1

MSRP $2,500

Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

vigilante-quartz-classic-black

MSRP $149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph42mm

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph45h

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph100m

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph$2,500

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)$149

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

42mm

45mm

Thickness

14.6mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

46mm

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

8R48

Miyota FS16 Warranty

Power Reserve

45h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,500

$149

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph vs Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring