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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsYema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $415
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
YemaFlygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force
MSRP $490

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph40mm
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$415
Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force$490

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$415
$490

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

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.

Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force

Owners widely praise the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force for its attractive, toolish aesthetic and excellent quality for the price, noting the legible Type A dial and 40mm titanium case. However, the acrylic crystal scratches easily, and the titanium case is prone to marking. The mecha-quartz movement's chrono timer sweeps rather than ticks, and one owner questions the purpose of the oversized crown. The in-house Yema 2000 movement is accurate at +/- 10 seconds per day but has a 42-hour power reserve, and some owners express concerns regarding Yema's past quality control and customer service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Flygraf Bi-Compax French Air Force highly for its attractive design and value, despite concerns about material durability and brand service history.

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