Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $453 for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic — a $138 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 40mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic is rated to 150m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35 and the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsWolbrook Skindiver Automatic

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

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic

22-SA-003-RB1-GRN

MSRP $453

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Skindiver Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Skindiver Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Skindiver Automatic150m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Skindiver Automatic$453

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Green

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$453

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