Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) or the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $399 for the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar — a $159 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) or the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar wears larger at 42mm versus 29.8mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a 12.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) or the Vaer D4 Meridian Solar?

The Vaer D4 Meridian Solar is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

Side by side

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)vsVaer D4 Meridian Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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MSRP $240

Vaer D4 Meridian Solar

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MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm

D4 Meridian Solar42mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h

D4 Meridian Solar40h

Water Resistance

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m

D4 Meridian Solar200m

MSRP

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

D4 Meridian Solar$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

6N22

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$240

$399

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