Which is cheaper, the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $507 for the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch — a $192 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The 96Zero Watches The Field Watch wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The 96Zero Watches The Field Watch is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch.

What movement does the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the 96Zero Watches The Field Watch uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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96Zero Watches The Field Watch

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MSRP $507

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

The Field Watch42mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

The Field Watch40h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

The Field Watch100m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

The Field Watch$507

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$315

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