Which is cheaper, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $345 for the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 — a $80 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 wears larger at 42mm versus 41.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Mark Time Watches M 1.2 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Mark Time Watches M 1.2 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz (8T63).

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Mark Time Watches M 1.2

m-1-2

MSRP $345

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

ssb425

MSRP $265

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

M 1.242mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

M 1.2—

Essentials Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

M 1.2100m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

M 1.2$345

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

8T63

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$345

$265

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