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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
40mm
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

2 specs
Caliber
V192
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$399

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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