Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver PandavsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda at true scale

Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II at true scale

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Diameter

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40mm

Thickness

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11mm

Water Resistance

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50m

MSRP

$799

$450

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Movement

Automatic

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
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40mm
Thickness
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11mm
Lug-to-Lug
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Lug Width
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20mm
Material
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316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
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50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
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Sapphire
Dial Color
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Panda

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$799
$450
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Reviews

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

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe, faithful reissue of a thin vintage design, and excellent build quality for its price, with particular commendation for its tactile pushers and top-notch Milanese strap. The watch is noted for its substantial, weighty feel and well-aligned indices, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement provides a sweeping chronograph hand. However, some owners find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Several owners report disappointing alignment issues with indices, and one owner experienced the dial rotating slightly when chronograph pushers are depressed or when adjusting the time, with these issues not resolved during service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II highly for its retro styling and perceived value, despite some recurring quality control concerns.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage-inspired design and value at its price point are consistently praised. The meca-quartz movement is mentioned as a feature by multiple reviewers.