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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsYema Flygraf Navigator

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Flygraf Navigator
YemaFlygraf Navigator
MSRP $1,199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Flygraf Navigator40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Flygraf Navigator40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Flygraf Navigator100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Flygraf Navigator$1,199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8T63
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$1,199

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

Yema Flygraf Navigator

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Navigator's value and attractive design. However, community members express concerns regarding quality control and customer service, with one owner advising against purchase due to these issues. The in-house MBP1000 movement is noted as a mix of components, and one owner doubts its long-term reliability. On balance, owners find the Yema Flygraf Navigator a nice-looking watch with good value, but significant concerns exist around quality control and customer service.

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