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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsYema Diver

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Diver200m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8T63
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$990

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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