JIANGHUN War Drum ChronographvsPequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm

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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.

JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph at true scale

War Drum Chronograph

Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm at true scale

Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm

Diameter

42mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

n/a

Thickness

14.6mm

12.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$488

lowest

$6,450

Movement

SL-4801

Calibre Initial® Chronograph

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.6mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.55mm
n/a
Material
steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SL-4801
Calibre Initial® Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$488
$6,450
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Reviews

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JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph

Owners widely praise the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph for its well-balanced dial and well-finished markers, with one owner noting the fine chamfers on the case are appealing. Some owners report issues with crooked indexes and misaligned date windows, and opinions on the watch's size vary, with some finding it wears small and others noting its presence despite a 42mm case diameter. The watch utilizes the SL-4801 automatic mechanical movement. On balance, owners rate the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph highly for its dial finishing and case details at the price.

Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm

The Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm is praised for its handsome, modern design with classical elements, featuring a pleasant 39.5mm case and a nicely finished dial with mixed textures. Reviewers highlight its contemporary opaline matte off-white dial with a distinctive circular trench and faceted hour markers, protected by a sapphire crystal. The watch utilizes a cam-actuated chronograph movement developed with a Swiss manufacture, noted for being more shock-resistant than column-wheel systems. Overall, reviewers find the Pequignet Royale Paris Chrono - 39,5 mm to be a handsome and well-finished modern watch with classical appeal.

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