Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night RidervsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider at true scale

Ascari LapMaster Night Rider

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force at true scale

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

13.4mm

9.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$295

lowest

$490

Movement

Seiko VK73

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.4mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK73
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$490
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider for its unique design and the mesmerizing sweep of its second hand, with some finding it fulfills desires for complications and leads them to wear it frequently. However, a significant number of owners express concerns about the brand's marketing, suggesting it misrepresents Italian origins and that the watches are overpriced for their components, with some citing issues like significant shipping delays and poor build quality. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting their automatic lost about a minute per week, while others suggest the watch is Chinese-made with a value under $100. On balance, owners are divided, with some appreciating the aesthetics and value for money while others feel misled by the brand's marketing and find the build quality and price point to be significant drawbacks.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

The Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force is praised for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for its price, featuring a legible Type A dial and a date complication. However, the mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and the acrylic crystal scratches easily. The 40mm titanium case is lightweight and satin-matte, but titanium scratches more easily than steel, and the oversized crown's purpose is questioned. Accuracy is noted at +/- 10 seconds per day, with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force positively for its value and tool-like design, despite concerns about material durability and past customer service issues.