Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited EditionvsTimex Waterbury Chronograph

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Measurements

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Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition at true scale

Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Timex Waterbury Chronograph at true scale

Waterbury Chronograph

Diameter

43mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

12.2mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

n/a

$249

Movement

Seiko V176

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41mm
Thickness
12.2mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
Black PVD
n/a
Caseback
Screw-down
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral Glass
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
n/a
Lume
Luminous hands and indices
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko V176
n/a
Type
Solar
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$249
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Reviews

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Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

Owners appreciate the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition for its solar quartz movement, chronograph function, and 100m water resistance. Reviewers highlight its comfortable fit, trendy design, great legibility, and excellent build quality for the price, with one noting the dial design shows significant effort. One owner flags the chronograph second hand as slightly off-center, though still finds the complication satisfying. Some reviewers desired a sapphire crystal instead of mineral. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Criteria Solar Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its impressive value and appealing design.

Timex Waterbury Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Timex Waterbury Chronograph for its attractive vintage two-subdial chronograph design and balanced aesthetic. The INDIGLO feature is noted as a pleasant surprise and functions excellently, while the chronograph itself operates well. Some owners desire a sapphire crystal and improved water resistance. One owner finds the chronograph variant's lack of a small seconds hand unusual. Overall, owners rate the Timex Waterbury Chronograph highly for its vintage looks and functional chronograph at an affordable price.

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