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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsYema Navygraf Chrono

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Navygraf Chrono
YemaNavygraf Chrono
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Navygraf Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Navygraf Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Navygraf Chrono100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Navygraf Chrono$1,999

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8T63
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$1,999

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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 Navygraf Chrono

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Chrono for its handsome, versatile design and the value offered by its Valjoux 7750 movement. A reviewer notes the 40mm case's fully polished finish, which some feel clashes with its sporty aesthetic, and mentions its 13.9mm thickness is noticeable. One owner reported wearing the Yema Navygraf Chrono for two months without issues, receiving compliments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Yema Navygraf Chrono to be a good-looking and well-specced watch for its price.

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