
The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition (ref. srq045j1) is an automatic chronograph watch, with a 42.5mm stainless steel case, 15.1mm thick, powered by the 8R46 movement and a 45-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $3,000.
The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed heritage inspiration, clean dial, and balanced design, with its in-house caliber 8R48 noted as a solid movement. Owners appreciate the Zaratsu polishing and the column wheel and vertical clutch on the 8R48 movement, considering it good value. Some find the date wheel deep-set and the bracelet lacking micro-adjustments. The 42.5mm x 15.1mm case size may be large for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its heritage design and solid in-house movement.