Seiko Chronograph SSB479vsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
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Measurements
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Chronograph SSB479

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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