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Lum-Tec EclipsevsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
E6
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$375

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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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