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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsYema Flygraf Pilot

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Flygraf Pilot
YemaFlygraf Pilot
MSRP $990

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Flygraf Pilot38.5mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Flygraf Pilot40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Flygraf Pilot100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Flygraf Pilot$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
8.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

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 Flygraf Pilot

Owners praise the Yema Flygraf Pilot's legible Type A dial, functional industrial aesthetic, and wearable 39mm/40mm size. Some owners report concerns with Yema's customer service and quality control, while others find the in-house movement acceptable. The titanium case scratches more easily, and the bracelet's pin-and-collar system and long links are noted drawbacks. Accuracy figures range from +8 to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Flygraf Pilot's design and wearability, though some express caution due to past quality control and customer service issues.

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