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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
8.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
10mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N42
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$218

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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