Which is cheaper, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $7,875 for the Fears Date Meta Collection — a $7,560 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 39.5mm for the Fears Date Meta Collection — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Fears Date Meta Collection is rated to 15m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Date Meta Collection or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Date Meta Collection.

What movement does the Fears Date Meta Collection run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Date Meta Collection uses the La Joux-Perret G101 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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