$450 Seiko Meca-Quartz Chrono vs. $2500 Automatic Prospex Speedtimer

https://thewatchconnection.com/produc... https://thewatchconnection.com/produc... • Notable Differences – o Price – $2050 (@ full price) difference between the two o Features – Quartz vs. Mechanical timing (3yrs vs. less than 2days power reserve), also uncoated Hardlex mineral vs. Sapphire crystal w/an inner AR coating (although mineral are generally less reflective and more resistant to shattering while being more susceptible to scratches), also the Essentials has a stamped clasp, while the Prospex has a fully milled clasp • Bottom-line – While being on opposite ends of Seiko’s chronograph spectrum pricewise, they both excel within their own segments, with high design with unexpected attention to detail driving the affordable option and high specs with clean versatility driving their premium offering Seiko Essentials – SSB479 Stainless Steel 38.8mm x 12.7mm, 44.9mm L2L 20mm lugs, drilled Box Hardlex mineral 5bar (50m) WR Meca-Quartz Seiko 8T63 3yr PR @ 2Hz (14,400vph) Beat-rate Mechanical chrono gear train Seiko Prospex Speedtimer – SRQ055 Stainless Steel w/Super Hard-coating 41.5mm x 15mm, 49.5mm L2L 20mm Lug width Dual-curved Sapphire w/AR 10bar (100m) WR Automatic Seiko 8R48 45hr PR @ 4hz (28,800vph) Beat-rate Column wheel and Vertical clutch Systems #seikosaturday