Ferro & Company Race Master ChronographvsSeiko 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.

Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph at true scale

Race Master Chronograph

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

45.2mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.8mm

Thickness

13.5mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$485

$415

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 8T63

Case

5 specs
Diameter
45.2mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$415
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Reviews

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

Ferro & Company Race Master Chronograph

The Ferro Race Master Chronograph is considered a chronograph worth considering, with owners praising its strong lume and beautifully engraved caseback. One owner finds it a great watch for the price, appreciating the brand's clear movement descriptions. However, another user questioned the value, and a pre-production buyer reported poor communication regarding delays. The 39mm brushed steel case and jubilee bracelet are praised for their fit, comfort, and style. Overall, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Chronograph highly for its lume and caseback engraving at the price.

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.