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Spinnaker Tesei Bronze SwissvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
43mm
40.2mm
Thickness
16mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$850
$265

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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