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Seiko Essentials Tank (Ladies)vsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Essentials Tank (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Tank (Ladies)
MSRP $365
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Tank (Ladies)26mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Tank (Ladies)40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Tank (Ladies)50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Essentials Tank (Ladies)$365
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
26mm
38mm
Thickness
6.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
34.8mm
38mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
4N30
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$365
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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