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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
5X83
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$299

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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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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