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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsTissot Chrono L

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.9mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5X83
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$475

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What people say

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

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