Delhi Watch Company VAYU BisonvsSeiko Essentials 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.

Delhi Watch Company VAYU Bison at true scale

VAYU Bison

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

45.8mm

lowest

Thickness

11.5mm

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$69

lowest

$415

Movement

Seiko VK61

Seiko 8T63

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK61
Seiko 8T63
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$69
$415
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Delhi Watch Company VAYU Bison

The Delhi Watch Company VAYU BISON's dial is a point of discussion, with some finding it cluttered and featuring a reversed flag, while others appreciate the case design inspired by the MiG-21. One owner finds the 38mm case size to be a recurring issue with the brand, though another owner is happy with their Vayu model. The watch uses a Seiko VK61 meca-quartz movement and has 100m water resistance. On balance, owners have mixed impressions of the Delhi Watch Company VAYU BISON, with the dial design being a notable point of contention.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beautiful and fun dial, with one noting the green dial and gold hands, and another finding the dark greenish dial less impressive than black. The watch is considered a great first watch, comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight nature, and enjoyable for its chronograph function. One owner reported the orange stripe on a stopwatch button expanded and fell off in heat, while another found the 40mm case wore smaller than expected. The Seiko Essentials Chronograph is considered beautiful for its price, especially on the grey market. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its attractive dial and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its impressive execution and value at its price point. Its 50-meter water resistance is cited as a potential limitation.

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