Which is cheaper, the Seiko Recraft Series or the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Recraft Series is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $695 for the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph — a $430 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Recraft Series or the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph?

The Seiko Recraft Series wears larger at 43.5mm versus 43mm for the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Recraft Series or the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph?

The Victorinox Maverick Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 5m for the Seiko Recraft Series.

What movement does the Seiko Recraft Series run compared to the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph?

The Seiko Recraft Series runs a automatic caliber (Seiko 7S26), while the Victorinox Maverick Chronograph runs a quartz.

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Seiko Recraft SeriesvsVictorinox Maverick Chronograph

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Seiko Recraft Series

MSRP $265

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Victorinox Maverick Chronograph

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MSRP $695

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Recraft Series43.5mm

Maverick Chronograph43mm

Power Reserve

Recraft Series40h

Maverick Chronograph—

Water Resistance

Recraft Series50m

Maverick Chronograph100m

MSRP

Recraft Series$265

Maverick Chronograph$695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

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AR Coating

—

Dial Color

—

Green

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko 7S26

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

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Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$695

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