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MKII CruxiblevsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Cruxible
MKIICruxible
MSRP $659
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

MKII Cruxible

Owners widely praise the MKII Cruxible's immaculate fit and finish, noting its polished case offers a versatile look that is both dressy and field-appropriate. One owner observes the watch runs extremely well and shows light wear consistent with its intended use. Another owner finds the crown "cartoon big" but does not mind it, though questions if the price is high for the specs. On balance, owners rate the MKII Cruxible highly for its exceptional finishing and versatile case design.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cruxible39mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
Cruxible
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Cruxible100m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
Cruxible$659
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.55mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
SuperLumiNova BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SII NE15
8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$265
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