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Oris Aquis ChronographvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Aquis Chronograph
OrisAquis Chronograph
MSRP $5,000
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Chronograph43.5mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Chronograph62 hoursh
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Aquis Chronograph300m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Aquis Chronograph$5,000
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.5mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
771-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
62 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$490

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Chronograph

The Oris Aquis Chronograph is praised for its refined 43.5mm case and dial layout, offering a 62-hour power reserve from the Caliber 771-1 movement. It maintains a 300m water resistance rating and a ceramic bezel. Some reviewers note the crown guards create imbalance and the date cutout intrudes on the 6 o'clock subdial. Strap changes require tools, though the bracelet includes a quick-adjust clasp. On balance, reviewers highlight the Oris Aquis Chronograph's improved wearability and symmetrical dial as key strengths at its price point.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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