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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsZelos GT

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
GT40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
GT100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38.9mm
42mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SS - Azzurro
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Miyota 9133
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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