For the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SSC813, the official France page lists €750, while Seiko UK lists the SSC813P1 at £640, explicitly including VAT. The official US page reviewed gives specifications but no US price, so the available official listings do not establish a like-for-like three-region comparison. A Middle East listing of $680 is not a US price.
What the official prices show
| Market | Exact reference | Official price shown | Tax and availability details |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | SSC813 | €750 | The official France product page displays this price; the material reviewed does not state its tax treatment. Seiko France |
| United Kingdom | SSC813P1 | £640 RRP | The official product PDF labels the RRP “£640 incl. VAT.” The UK store page showed the watch out of stock when checked. Seiko UK store and product PDF |
| United States | SSC813 | Not stated | The official US product page reviewed lists specifications but no price. Seiko US product page |
These are regional list prices in different currencies, not a tax-adjusted or delivered-price comparison. Their amounts cannot be compared as bare numerals. No exchange-rate conversion is included here, because a meaningful conversion needs one rate source and a stated date.
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Why the figures can look different
Tax may be displayed differently
The UK RRP is explicitly VAT-inclusive. The reviewed France page does not provide equally explicit tax treatment, and the US page does not show a price. The available pages therefore do not support a consistent tax-inclusive or tax-exclusive comparison across all three markets.
“Speedtimer” covers multiple references
Check the full model reference before comparing prices. Seiko France lists the SSC911 and SSC913 at €770 alongside the SSC813 at €750; those are different watches, not alternative regional prices for the SSC813. Seiko France Speedtimer listings
#1 Best Overall
![SEIKO SBDL095 [PROSPEX SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph] Men's Watch Shipped from Japan Released in Nov 2022 white](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dWo45BQgL._SL160_.jpg)
- SEIKO Prospex
- Item shape: Round
- Power source type: Solar Powered
- Seiko Prospex
The SSC813 is a V192 solar chronograph. Its official France listing gives a 39.0 mm case diameter, 45.5 mm lug-to-lug length, 13.3 mm thickness, curved sapphire crystal and 20 mm lug width. Seiko SSC813 specifications
List prices do not tell you the checkout price
A list price is not proof of what a buyer can pay now. The UK store page showed the SSC813P1 out of stock when checked, and actual offers depend on live stock and the seller. Compare equivalent sellers and the final checkout total rather than assuming regional RRPs are transaction prices.
Rank #2
- Tachymeter Feature: Measure Speed
- Secure Case Back: Screw Type
The US price remains unresolved
Seiko’s official US page reviewed here does not show an SSC813 price, and the displayed US lineup page did not list the model. US SSC813 page Seiko US lineup Seiko Middle East separately lists USD 680, but that is a regional listing and cannot be used as the US price. Seiko Middle East listing
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- Match the reference. Confirm that every listing is for the same watch, such as SSC813, and check edition and configuration.
- Record the displayed price and tax treatment. Note whether VAT or other sales tax is included; if the seller does not say, record that as unstated rather than assuming.
- Check seller and stock. Verify the seller’s status, whether the exact reference is available, and whether the listing is current.
- Compare delivered totals. Include shipping and any import charges that apply to your purchase, then compare the final checkout totals.
- Convert currencies consistently. If you convert, use one exchange-rate source and state the rate’s date and time. A currency conversion alone does not account for tax or delivery costs.
The official sources available here do not establish tariffs, distribution margins or a deliberate regional pricing policy as the cause of any gap. Those should not be treated as verified explanations for these figures.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Solar movement Caliber Number V192
Rank #4
![SEIKO SBDL097 [PROSPEX SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph] Men's Watch Shipped from Japan Released in Nov 2022](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51L65FBObTL._SL160_.jpg)
- Individually boxed, with warranty card included
- Solar
- Runs for approximately 6 months on a full charge
- Includes tachymeter
- Charging level display function
Rank #3
![SEIKO SBDL085 [PROSPEX SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph] Mens Watch Shipped from Japan](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qNCHkLgqL._SL160_.jpg)
- Item shape: Round
- Power source type: Solar Powered
- Clasp type: Push Button Deployment Clasp
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