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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMTvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
44mm
30.5mm
Thickness
16mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$559
$375

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What people say

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Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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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