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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVaer Atlas

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Atlas100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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