Seiko Essentials ChronographvsUndone Tachikoma

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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

Undone Tachikoma at true scale

Tachikoma

Diameter

40mm

41.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$415

$320

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8T63

Seiko VK63

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
Seiko VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$320
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beautiful and fun dial, with one noting the green dial and gold hands, and another finding the dark greenish dial less impressive than black. The watch is considered a great first watch, comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight nature, and enjoyable for its chronograph function. One owner reported the orange stripe on a stopwatch button expanded and fell off in heat, while another found the 40mm case wore smaller than expected. The Seiko Essentials Chronograph is considered beautiful for its price, especially on the grey market. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its attractive dial and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its impressive execution and value at its price point. Its 50-meter water resistance is cited as a potential limitation.

Undone Tachikoma

Owners widely report the Undone Tachikoma is a great purchase at its price point. However, some commenters feel the design lacks detailed anime references and find the price too high for an IP collaboration without a recognized watch brand. Overall, owners rate the Undone Tachikoma highly for its value, though opinions are split on its visual connection to the anime.

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