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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$265
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40.2mm
38mm
Thickness
8.3mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$399

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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