Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Diver?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $990 for the Yema Diver — a $675 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Diver?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 39.5mm for the Yema Diver — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Diver?

The Yema Diver is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Yema Diver?

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

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Yema Diver?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35 and the Yema Diver uses the Sellita SW200.

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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsYema Diver

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Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

Yema Diver

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MSRP $990

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Diver39.5mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Diver40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Diver200m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$990

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