Which is cheaper, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $315 for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a $16 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 39mm for the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

Side by side

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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MSRP $299

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 6S21

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$315

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