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Fears Jubilee EditionvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
38.9mm
Thickness
11.25mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
6N52
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$335

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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