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Seiko Diamond CollectionvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Diamond Collection
SeikoDiamond Collection
MSRP $525
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Diamond Collection32mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Diamond Collection40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Diamond Collection100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Diamond Collection$525
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
32mm
40mm
Thickness
8.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
41mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N32
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$525
$218

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What people say

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Seiko Diamond Collection

Owners widely praise the Seiko Diamond Collection for its stunning beauty, particularly highlighting the 14 diamonds and the captivating mother-of-pearl dial. Its 33.2mm case size, 100m water resistance, sapphire crystal, and lightweight build are appreciated features contributing to comfortable wear. Some owners find the dial detail is best appreciated in direct sunlight. The gold plating on some models may show fading from desk work over time. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Diamond Collection highly for its dazzling aesthetics and comfortable, well-finished design at its 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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