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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
NAVI Single Hand Compass
VarioNAVI Single Hand Compass
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
NAVI Single Hand Compass38mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
NAVI Single Hand Compass40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
NAVI Single Hand Compass100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
NAVI Single Hand Compass$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.9mm
38mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$428

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.

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