Seiko Essentials ChronographvsUndone Sport Speedy

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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 Sport Speedy at true scale

Sport Speedy

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

n/a

Thickness

11.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$415

$285

lowest

Movement

Seiko 8T63

Seiko VK64

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 8T63
Seiko VK64
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$285
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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 Sport Speedy

Owners praise the Undone Sport Speedy's vintage chronograph aesthetic and the accuracy of its meca-quartz movement. Reviewers highlight the extensive customization options and value at $315. One owner finds the leather strap stiff and the display case back on a quartz watch unnecessary. Another reviewer notes the meca-quartz VK64 movement's pusher feel and hand reset are mechanical-like, though the movement itself is undecorated. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Sport Speedy highly for its vintage styling and customization potential at its price point.

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