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Seiko Essentials SolarvsWilliam Wood Fearless

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Fearless100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
39mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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