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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsVaer Atlas

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cream
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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