Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the UBIQ TREK?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $384 for the UBIQ TREK — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the UBIQ TREK?

The Seiko Essentials Quartz wears larger at 38.9mm versus 38mm for the UBIQ TREK — a 0.9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the UBIQ TREK?

The UBIQ TREK is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Quartz or the UBIQ TREK?

The UBIQ TREK carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Quartz run compared to the UBIQ TREK?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Seiko Essentials Quartz uses the 6N52 and the UBIQ TREK uses the VH31.

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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsUBIQ TREK

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

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MSRP $335

UBIQ TREK

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MSRP $384

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Quartz38.9mm

TREK38mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Quartz40h

TREK42h

Water Resistance

Essentials Quartz100m

TREK100m

MSRP

Essentials Quartz$335

TREK$384

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

6N52

VH31

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$335

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