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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsYema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
YemaYachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/38.5mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/50m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$415
Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$499

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beauty and comfort at its price point, with one owner noting the 41mm case wore smaller than expected and appreciated the lightweight feel for active wear. A specific concern raised by one owner is the potential for the orange stripe on the stopwatch button to expand and detach in heat. Opinions on the dark greenish dial are mixed, with one owner preferring a black dial while another was drawn to the subtle green effect. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and wearability at its accessible price.

Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/

The Yema Yachtingraff Seconde/Seconde/ is a collaboration watch featuring a hand-painted graffiti-style dial with wet paint drips and spray can pushers, powered by a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement. One owner noted slight marks on the lugs, bezel, and case of a pre-owned example, rating its condition at 88%. On balance, reviewers highlight the artistic and humorous blend of design elements as the watch's primary appeal.

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