Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $490 for the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40mm for the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force?

The Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic runs a automatic caliber (4R35), while the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force runs a quartz.

Side by side

Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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MSRP $490

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

4R35

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$490

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