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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
30.5mm
Thickness
8.4mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$375

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What people say

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Fears Arnos (Blue)

The Fears Arnos (Blue) is lauded for its striking blue galvanic dial with a hobnail surround and Roman numerals, housed in a vintage-inspired 33.5mm rectangular stainless steel case measuring 8.4mm in thickness. Reviewers note the convenience of its automatic Sellita SW1000-1b movement, which offers a 46-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers praise the Fears Arnos (Blue) for its distinctive dial and slim, wearable case.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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