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Seiko Essentials SolarvsZelos Nova 37

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
37mm
Thickness
6.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
37mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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