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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arctic Field34mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Arctic Field40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Arctic Field50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Arctic Field$195
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
34mm
30.5mm
Thickness
9.4mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
18mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$195
$375

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What people say

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Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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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