Which is cheaper, the Corniche Chronograph or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $425 for the Corniche Chronograph — a $160 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Corniche Chronograph or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Seiko Essentials Chronograph wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Corniche Chronograph — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Corniche Chronograph or the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Corniche Chronograph is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Corniche Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Essentials Chronograph?

The Corniche Chronograph runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64), while the Seiko Essentials Chronograph runs a quartz (8T63).

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Corniche ChronographvsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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Corniche Chronograph

MSRP $425

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

ssb425

MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chronograph39mm

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Power Reserve

Chronograph—

Essentials Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

Chronograph50m

Essentials Chronograph100m

MSRP

Chronograph$425

Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64

8T63

Type

Mecaquartz

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$425

$265

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