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Praesidus Rec SpecvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

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Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz II
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Rec Spec38mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40mm
Power Reserve
Rec Spec40h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40h
Water Resistance
Rec Spec100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II50m
MSRP
Rec Spec$235
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
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
$450

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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 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.

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