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Seiko Essentials SolarvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
What people say

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Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
38.9mm
Thickness
6.8mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$335
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