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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsZelos Great White 43

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
Great White 43
ZelosGreat White 43
MSRP $599

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Great White 4343mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Great White 4340h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Great White 43300m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
Great White 43$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
38.9mm
43mm
Thickness
8.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$599

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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.

Zelos Great White 43

Owners widely praise the Zelos Great White 43's "unbelievable" and "amazing" lume, particularly on the carbon and Frost variants. The Miyota 9015 movement and 300m water resistance are noted features. Some owners find the 43mm size large, while others report it wears well. Opinions are divided on colorways, with some disappointed by the absence of a "Nebula" option and others finding the "Arctic" version striking. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Great White 43 highly for its exceptional lume and robust specifications at the price point.

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