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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
30.5mm
Thickness
16mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$375

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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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