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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsZenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Defy Skyline Chronograph
ZenithDefy Skyline Chronograph
MSRP $14,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Defy Skyline Chronograph42mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Defy Skyline Chronograph60h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Defy Skyline Chronograph100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Defy Skyline Chronograph$14,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Stainless steel
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
8T63
Type
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$14,500
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