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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
DuFrane WatchesTravis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch
MSRP $899
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Essentials Chronograph$415

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.8mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
38h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$415
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