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

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Essentials Tank (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Tank (Ladies)
MSRP $365
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Tank (Ladies)26mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Tank (Ladies)40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Tank (Ladies)50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Essentials Tank (Ladies)$365
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
26mm
40mm
Thickness
6.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
34.8mm
41mm
Lug Width
15mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
4N30
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$218

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)

The Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies) is praised for its clean and simple design, with owners noting its versatile look that pairs well with casual outfits. Some owners recommend swapping the bracelet for leather straps to enhance the classic tank watch aesthetic. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies) highly for its adaptable style and straightforward design.

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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