Seiko Essentials ChronographvsSwiss Watch Company Pioneer

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph

MSRP $415

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Pioneer
Swiss Watch CompanyPioneer

Ref. pioneer-blue-gilt·MSRP $400

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Swiss Watch Company Pioneer at true scale

Pioneer

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.4mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$415

$400

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8T63

Ronda 5040.D

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
Ronda 5040.D

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$400
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