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Fears Arnos (Blue)vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Arnos (Blue)
FearsArnos (Blue)
MSRP $4,604
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arnos (Blue)30.8mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Arnos (Blue)40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Arnos (Blue)30m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Arnos (Blue)$4,604
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.8mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8.4mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
44.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW1000-1b
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,604
$335

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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 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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