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Seiko King Seiko VANACvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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King Seiko VANAC
SeikoKing Seiko VANAC
MSRP $3,850
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
King Seiko VANAC41mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
King Seiko VANAC72h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
King Seiko VANAC100m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
King Seiko VANAC$3,850
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
14.3mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
Lug Width
17mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L45
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
35
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$490

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What people say

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Seiko King Seiko VANAC

Owners widely praise the King Seiko VANAC's sharp case lines, intricate finishing, and unique 1970s aesthetic, with many highlighting the striking dial colors and premium feel. Reviewers note the 41mm titanium case, box sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 72-hour power reserve of the 8L45 movement, rated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet design could be improved with a narrower taper, and the watch's thickness is a concern for some, particularly given its price point. The consensus is that the King Seiko VANAC offers a distinctive vintage-inspired design and quality finishing, making it a compelling, albeit polarizing, choice.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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