Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the UBIQ Dual?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $704 for the UBIQ Dual — a $389 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the UBIQ Dual?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 39mm for the UBIQ Dual — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the UBIQ Dual?

The UBIQ Dual is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the UBIQ Dual?

The UBIQ Dual carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the UBIQ Dual?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35 and the UBIQ Dual uses the Miyota 9015.

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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsUBIQ Dual

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Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

UBIQ Dual

dual-applesour

MSRP $704

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Dual39mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Dual42h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Dual200m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Dual$704

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Warm Grey

Lume

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

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