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Praesidus Rec SpecvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Nylon NATO 38mm
Panda

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH36
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$235
$420

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What people say

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Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its heritage reissue design, small and thin case, and good looks for the price, with some noting exceptional build quality, tactile pushers, and a substantial feel. However, the quartz movement's ticking smoothness and the 24-hour subdial, which functions as an AM/PM indicator rather than a totalizer, are points of criticism for some, leading to perceptions of it being overpriced. Owners report mixed experiences with quality control, with some noting alignment issues, crooked indices, and dial rotation when pushers are depressed, while others report no such issues. On balance, owners appreciate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz for its distinctive vintage styling and wearability, despite some concerns regarding quality control and the functionality of its subdial.

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