Seiko Essentials ChronographvsTimefactors Vanguard

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph

MSRP $415

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Vanguard
TimefactorsVanguard

MSRP $1,027

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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

Timefactors Vanguard at true scale

Vanguard

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$415

lowest

$1,027

Movement

Seiko 8T63

Seiko NE88

Case

2 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
48mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
Seiko NE88
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$1,027
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