Casio EFV-650DvsJIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio EFV-650D at true scale

EFV-650D

JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph at true scale

War Drum Chronograph

Diameter

43.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.6mm

48.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

14.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$120

lowest

$488

Movement

Quartz

SL-4801

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.6mm
48.55mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
steel
Finish
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
SL-4801
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$120
$488
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Reviews

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Casio EFV-650D

Owners widely praise the Casio EFV-650D for its value, costing less than half of comparable models and including illumination. The chronograph layout is noted as different from typical chronographs, which some find affects the user experience despite an attractive look. The 43.5mm case size is considered intimidating by some for smaller wrists, with one owner questioning its suitability as a first chronograph. One owner finds the watch "sick" and is considering upgrading the mineral crystal to sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Casio EFV-650D highly for its value and illumination, despite some reservations about its chronograph layout and case size.

JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph

Owners widely praise the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph for its well-balanced dial and well-finished markers, with one owner noting the fine chamfers on the case are appealing. Some owners report issues with crooked indexes and misaligned date windows, and opinions on the watch's size vary, with some finding it wears small and others noting its presence despite a 42mm case diameter. The watch utilizes the SL-4801 automatic mechanical movement. On balance, owners rate the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph highly for its dial finishing and case details at the price.

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