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Seiko Essentials SolarvsZelos Spearfish 3

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Spearfish 3
ZelosSpearfish 3
MSRP $749

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Spearfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Spearfish 340h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Spearfish 3200m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Spearfish 3$749

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.5mm
40mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Forged Carbon

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$749

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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 Spearfish 3

The Zelos Spearfish 3 is widely praised for its exceptional finishing, with razor-sharp polish and flawless brushed transitions that owners feel exceed its price point. The 40mm case is noted for its wearability, and the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offers a 68-hour power reserve, with reported accuracy averaging +2.6 seconds per day. Reviewers highlight the exceptionally smooth bi-directional bezel and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp described as best-in-class among microbrands. The sapphire sandwich construction and lumed bezel are also cited as desirable features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish 3 highly for its outstanding finishing and value at its price point.

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