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 $549 for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic — a $234 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 38mm for the Wolbrook Skindiver Automatic — a 3.2mm 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 200m 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 9039.

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

25-SA38-003-RB1-BLK-STL-LE1

MSRP $549

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Skindiver Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Skindiver Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Skindiver Automatic200m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Skindiver Automatic$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$549

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