Which is cheaper, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $1,768 for the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade — a $1,528 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade wears larger at 35mm versus 29.8mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a 5.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

What movement does the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade runs a automatic caliber (Soprod M100), while the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) runs a quartz (6N22).

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Serica Ref. 1174 ParadevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Serica Ref. 1174 Parade

1174-3-parade

MSRP $1,768

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

sur531

MSRP $240

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Ref. 1174 Parade35mm

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm

Power Reserve

Ref. 1174 Parade42h

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h

Water Resistance

Ref. 1174 Parade100m

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m

MSRP

Ref. 1174 Parade$1,768

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

35mm

29.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

41mm

37mm

Lug Width

18mm

14mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Tobacco

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Soprod M100

6N22

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,768

$240

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