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Vaer TraditionvsYema Navygraf Chrono

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Tradition
VaerTradition
MSRP $179
Navygraf Chrono
YemaNavygraf Chrono
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tradition36mm
Navygraf Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
Tradition40h
Navygraf Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Tradition100m
Navygraf Chrono100m
MSRP
Tradition$179
Navygraf Chrono$1,999

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
8.4mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Tan
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$1,999

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What people say

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Vaer Tradition

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tradition for its wearable 36mm size, fitting smaller wrists well and offering a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its excellent finishing, smooth screw-down crown, and bright lume. However, some owners express dissatisfaction with the stainless steel bracelet's end links, finding them awkward, and one owner reported receiving the wrong size watch. A few users noted dust inside their watches, and the single-domed sapphire crystal's reflectivity was a point of criticism for one owner, while another found the "American Assembly" text awkward. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Tradition highly for its vintage-inspired design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Yema Navygraf Chrono

Owners praise the Yema Navygraf Chrono for its handsome, versatile design and the value offered by its Valjoux 7750 movement. A reviewer notes the 40mm case's fully polished finish, which some feel clashes with its sporty aesthetic, and mentions its 13.9mm thickness is noticeable. One owner reported wearing the Yema Navygraf Chrono for two months without issues, receiving compliments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Yema Navygraf Chrono to be a good-looking and well-specced watch for its price.

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