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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMERvsZelos Swordfish 3

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Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.6mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
14
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$399

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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.

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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