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AV86 1968 MoonphasevsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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AV86 1968 Moonphase

The AV86 1968 Moonphase is praised for its unique moonphase complication design, featuring a hidden sun detail. Owners describe it as an awesome piece with excellent design work from the brand. Overall, owners rate the AV86 1968 Moonphase highly for its distinctive aesthetic and the brand's design execution.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1968 Moonphase39mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
1968 Moonphase
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
1968 Moonphase50m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
1968 Moonphase$295
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
11.35mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6P20
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$265
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