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What people say

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Redux COURG: Type-A

Owners report a matte black dial with vintage numerals and RDXb1 blue lume on the 39mm titanium case. One owner notes deep corrosion on the case back, while another flags the RDXb1 lume as brilliant but short-lived and describes the crown stem as flimsy with a unidirectional bezel that has slight play. Overall, owners find the Redux COURG: Type-A to be a rugged, utilitarian tool watch, though some specific components like the lume and bezel action draw mixed commentary.

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.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph offers vintage styling and the in-house 8T63 mechaquartz movement at an accessible price point. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
COURG: Type-A39mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
COURG: Type-A41h
Essentials Chronograph
Water Resistance
COURG: Type-A150m
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
COURG: Type-A$395
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
41.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 8T63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$265
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