Sheffield 1A 38vsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

The measurements

Sized up.

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Sheffield 1A 38 at true scale

1A 38

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II at true scale

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

MSRP

$238

lowest

$450

Movement

Seiko NH35

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Panda

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$238
$450

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

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

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe, faithful reissue of a thin vintage design, and excellent build quality for its price, with particular commendation for its tactile pushers and top-notch Milanese strap. The watch is noted for its substantial, weighty feel and well-aligned indices, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement provides a sweeping chronograph hand. However, some owners find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Several owners report disappointing alignment issues with indices, and one owner experienced the dial rotating slightly when chronograph pushers are depressed or when adjusting the time, with these issues not resolved during service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II highly for its retro styling and perceived value, despite some recurring quality control concerns.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage-inspired design and value at its price point are consistently praised. The meca-quartz movement is mentioned as a feature by multiple reviewers.

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