Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Myth Leather BlackvsSeiko 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.

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Myth Leather Black at true scale

Chronograph Myth Leather Black

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

42.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

45.8mm

Thickness

n/a

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$299

lowest

$415

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 8T63

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
45.8mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Crafted from hypoallergenic 316L stainless steel and scratch-resistant, sapphire-hardened mineral glass. Water-resistant up to 5 ATM.
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Painted
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 8T63
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$299
$415
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Reviews

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

Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Myth Leather Black

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Myth Watch Leather Black for its excellent quality, design, and German-made value, with one owner calling its dial the nicest in their collection and another highlighting its amazing finishing for the price. Some community members note that the dial and hands may lack finishing at this price point, and the included leather strap is unlikely to be high quality. The watch utilizes a quartz movement, with one owner specifying a Ronda Swiss quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Chronograph Myth Watch Leather Black highly for its impressive finishing and attractive dial at its price point.

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.

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