DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Customer Edition w/18kt GoldvsSeiko 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.

DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Customer Edition w/18kt Gold at true scale

Circuit Chronograph: Customer Edition w/18kt Gold

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.8mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$2,999

$415

lowest

Movement

Valjoux 7753

Seiko 8T63

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7753
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,999
$415
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Reviews

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

DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Customer Edition w/18kt Gold

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Customer Edition w/18kt Gold for its beautiful case and amazing dial. One owner notes it is the most accurate watch they own with a Valjoux 7753 movement, also highlighting stellar customer service, high quality, and value. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Circuit Chronograph: Customer Edition w/18kt Gold highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived accuracy at the price point.

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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