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Formex Field AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
What people say

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Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Field Automatic40mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Field Automatic41h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Field Automatic150m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Field Automatic$881
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
46.7mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Ash Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$881
$325
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