Smiths PRS-40 ChronographvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

Owners praise the Smiths PRS-40 CHRONOGRAPH's bead-blasted finish, noting it shows light marks from use but no deep scratches, and appreciate its sapphire crystal. Some find it wears thinner than automatic variants, while others note it wears large. The watch is described as having unique, "badass" looks, with one owner calling it "ugly" but appreciating its "bombproof nature" for harsh environments and its 12 o'clock crown. The purchase process is noted as tricky due to limited availability. On balance, owners rate the Smiths PRS-40 CHRONOGRAPH highly for its robust, utilitarian design and bead-blasted finish, making it a compelling tool watch.

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.