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Seiko Essentials Chronograph
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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Ref. ssb477
Chronograph
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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.

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3 Variants· 38.7mm
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Case
40mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter
Thickness12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug45.1mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
04

Movement

Caliber
8T63
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleTextured
Sub-dials3
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
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