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Seiko AstronvsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

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Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,200
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz
MSRP $420

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Astron41.2mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Astron40h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Astron100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz50m
MSRP
Astron$2,200
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
41.2mm
39mm
Thickness
12mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Super-clear coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Panda
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3X62
Jewels
10
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,200
$420

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What people say

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Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular time-telling technology, GPS time sync, and grab-and-go convenience, with many calling it the best watch they have ever owned. Reviewers and owners highlight the well-managed dial detail, textured hour markers, and high-contrast edges, as well as the well-finished case and bracelet. Some find the lightweight titanium build and quick bracelet adjustment contribute to comfortable wearability. Accuracy is noted as +/- 15 seconds per month without GPS, though the autonomous quartz movement can be easily reset by looking at the sky. Criticisms include DST not being automatically implemented, recessed buttons requiring a sharp object for adjustment, and sparse lume with no 12 o'clock marker. Some owners feel the price point is too expensive for its aesthetic appeal. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Astron highly for its advanced time-telling technology and convenient features.

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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