Seiko Chronograph SSB479vsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

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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.

Seiko Chronograph SSB479 at true scale

Chronograph SSB479

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz at true scale

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

Diameter

38.7mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.1mm

n/a

Thickness

12.6mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$450

$420

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8T63

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.7mm
39mm
Thickness
12.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.1mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Screw case back
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Panda

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$420
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Reviews

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Seiko Chronograph SSB479

Owners widely praise the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 for its appealing retro aesthetic, excellent dial design, and desirable proportions, with many highlighting its "Goldilocks-sized" 38.7mm case as a favorite feature. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its high-end look and vintage charm at an accessible price point, with one owner noting the mecha-quartz movement is satisfactory given the cost. Some owners find the watch beautiful and a "strap monster," with attention to detail justifying its price, though one considered it steep compared to a Tissot quartz chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Chronograph SSB479 highly for its vintage style and well-proportioned case.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

The Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz is praised for its heritage reissue design, small and thin 39mm case, and good build quality for its price, with owners noting tactile pushers and a surprisingly good quality strap. Some owners report issues with dial rotation when chronograph pushers are depressed, crooked indices, or misaligned bezels, though one user suggests alignment issues are common for watches under $400. The VK64 meca-quartz movement is a point of contention; while it offers good value, some criticize the lack of a running seconds register and the 24-hour subdial functioning only as an AM/PM indicator. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its attractive vintage styling and solid construction at its price point, despite some concerns about quality control and the functionality of the subdial.

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