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Seiko Essentials Quartz
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Seiko Essentials Quartz

45 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40.2mm
Movement
Quartz
Category
Dress
MSRP
$265
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Seiko Essentials Quartz is the Tissot Ballade ($400) — common cross-shop and Classic dress. If price is the constraint, the Casio Edifice EFR-S108D covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley Ii Canary Yellow Mesh Silver Glossy Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America is the standout microbrand take — classic dress and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Tissot Gentleman ($495) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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45 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley Ii Canary Yellow Mesh Silver Glossy Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Huxley Ii Canary Yellow Mesh Silver Glossy Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

3 variants · Huxley Ii
40mm·Quartz
$229MSRP
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Henry Archer Relativ
Henry Archermicro

Relativ

3 variants
40mm·Quartz
$287MSRP
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Lilienthal Berlin Huxley Black Bronze Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America
Lilienthal Berlinmicro

Huxley Black Bronze Leather Black Ndash Lilienthal Berlin North America

Ref. 9898274750755
40mm·Quartz
$199MSRP
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Nuncier MT Steel Kaaba Limited Edition 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

MT Steel Kaaba Limited Edition 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Quartz
$585MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2676M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2676M

5 variants
40mm·Quartz
$58MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Titanium Dress Watch-T2597MS
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Titanium Dress Watch-T2597MS

4 variants
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$89MSRP
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Certina DS-8 Gent 40mm
Certinamicro

DS-8 Gent 40mm

7 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$612MSRP
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Nuncier MT Espresso 40.5mm
Nunciermicro

MT Espresso 40.5mm

 
40.5mm·Quartz
$519MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0002 Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0002

Specht & Söhne SP0002 Quartz

10 variants · Ref. SP0002Q1-37
37mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Business Watch-2651M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Quartz Business Watch-2651M

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$45MSRP
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Specht & Sohne Specht & Söhne SP0034Q Quartz
Specht & Sohnemicro
SP0034Q

Specht & Söhne SP0034Q Quartz

12 variants · Ref. SP0034Q1
37mm·Quartz
$168MSRP
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William Wood Beacon
William Woodmicro

Beacon

4 variants
41mm·Quartz
$495MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

7 variants
34/40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$400MSRP
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Tissot Carson Premium
Tissot

Carson Premium

2 variants
30/32/40mm·Quartz
$450MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$145MSRP
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Bulova Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132
Bulova
Classic

Champagne Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Classic 44B132

2 variants
39mm·Quartz
$195MSRP
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Citizen Corso
Citizen

Corso

5 variants · Ref. AW1232
40mm·Solar
$278MSRP
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Orient Stretto Date
Orient

Stretto Date

6 variants · Stretto
38.5mm·Automatic
$360MSRP
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Seiko Coutura
Seiko

Coutura

2 variants
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$450MSRP
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Bulova Classic Roman
Bulova

Classic Roman

 
41mm·Quartz
$205MSRP
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Casio EFK-110D
Casio
Edifice

EFK-110D

3 variants · Edifice
38mm·Quartz·100m WR
$300MSRP
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Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm
Timex

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

 
36mm·Quartz
$179MSRP
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Bulova Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch
Bulova

Classic Men's Silver White Dial Stainless Steel Watch

2 variants
38mm·Quartz
$325MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 9

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Casio Edifice EFR-S108D
Casio

Edifice EFR-S108D

Ref. EFR-S108D-1AV
39.9mm·Quartz·100m WR
—MSRP
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Timex Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Waterbury Classic 3 Hand 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$102MSRP
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Casio Enticer MTP-1302
Casio

Enticer MTP-1302

4 variants
38.5mm·Quartz
$67MSRP
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Casio EFV-160D
Casio
Edifice

EFV-160D

3 variants · Edifice
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$120MSRP
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Timex Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Metal Field 40mm Leather Strap Watch

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$93MSRP
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Timex Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Scout 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Greetings From Las Vegas
Swatch

Greetings From Las Vegas

Ref. SUOB716C
41mm·Quartz
$95MSRP
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Swatch Rebel
Swatch
Rose

Rebel

Ref. SUOT700
41mm·Quartz
$90MSRP
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Swatch Sexy Thing
Swatch

Sexy Thing

Ref. SUOW100F
41mm·Quartz
$105MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$495MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Gent Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Gent Quartz

2 variants · Ref. H32451141
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Tissot Gentleman
Tissot

Gentleman

5 variants
38/40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$950MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Thinline Small Second Quartz

Ref. H38411183
40mm·Quartz
$745MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGV239
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGV239

 
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
Hamilton

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

4 variants · Ref. H32505131
40/42mm·Automatic
$1,045MSRP
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Grand Seiko SBGP009
Grand Seiko
Elegance

SBGP009

2 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$3,100MSRP
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Tissot Ballade
Tissot

Ballade

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Longines MASTER COLLECTION
Longines

MASTER COLLECTION

2 variants · Ref. L2.793.4.09.6
40mm·Automatic
$2,550MSRP
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TAG Heuer Link
TAG Heuer

Link

4 variants · Ref. WBC1310.BA0600
32/41mm·Quartz·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Rocks

3 variants · Sealander
40mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,350MSRP
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC Schaffhausen
Portofino

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

4 variants · Portofino
40mm·Automatic
$5,200MSRP
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