Bulova Lunar Pilot vs Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813
Both are chronograph watches in the mid tier — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.
| Spec | Bulova Lunar Pilot | Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813 |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Meca-quartz | Solar / light-powered |
| Water resistance | 50m | 100m |
| Case size | 43.5mm | 39mm |
| Crystal | sapphire | sapphire |
| Style | Chronograph | Chronograph |
| Price tier | Mid | Mid |
Which should you buy?
- their movements differ — Bulova Lunar Pilot: meca-quartz, Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813: solar / light-powered
- the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813 takes more water (100m) — the one to pick if you actually swim or dive
- the Bulova Lunar Pilot wears 43.5mm vs the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813's 39mm — choose by wrist size
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Bulova Lunar Pilot and the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813?
Both are chronograph watches in the mid tier. The Bulova Lunar Pilot is meca-quartz, 50m water resistance, 43.5mm, sapphire crystal; the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813 is solar / light-powered, 100m water resistance, 39mm, sapphire crystal.
Which has better water resistance, the Bulova Lunar Pilot or the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813?
The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813, rated 100m, versus 50m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.
Which is better value, the Bulova Lunar Pilot or the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813?
Both sit in the mid tier, so it comes down to movement, water resistance and case size — see the spec table above.
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