Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $149, against $315 for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a $166 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) wears larger at 45mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished).

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35 and the Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished) uses the Miyota FS16 Warranty.

Side by side

Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsHelgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

Helgray Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)

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MSRP $149

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)45mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Vigilante Quartz - Classic Black (Refurbished)$149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Miyota FS16 Warranty

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$149

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