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Seiko Essentials SolarvsYema Urban Traveller

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Urban Traveller
YemaUrban Traveller
MSRP $1,090

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Urban Traveller39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Urban Traveller40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Urban Traveller100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Urban Traveller$1,090

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
12mm
24mm
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
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$1,090

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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.

Yema Urban Traveller

The Yema Urban Traveller is praised for its balanced 39mm proportions and distinctive Gallic flair, offering solid build quality at $890 USD. Owners note the in-house YEMA2000 movement provides a smooth sweep, though its 42-hour power reserve and accuracy of +10 seconds per day are considered average. Some find the stamped dial texture shallow and the case/bracelet finishing simpler than comparable watches. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Yema Urban Traveller a well-built, compelling challenger in the integrated bracelet sports watch category.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and integrated bracelet design are strong points. Durability against scratches and daily wear is a potential weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

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