Which is cheaper, the Nezumi Studios Baleine or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $821 for the Nezumi Studios Baleine — a $506 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nezumi Studios Baleine or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40mm for the Nezumi Studios Baleine — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nezumi Studios Baleine or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Nezumi Studios Baleine is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nezumi Studios Baleine or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 42h hours on the Nezumi Studios Baleine.

What movement does the Nezumi Studios Baleine run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Nezumi Studios Baleine uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Nezumi Studios Baleine

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MSRP $821

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Baleine40mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Baleine42hh

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Baleine200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Baleine$821

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

4R35

Power Reserve

42hh

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$315

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