Which is cheaper, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $480 for the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch — a $165 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 41mm for the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch.

What movement does the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch uses the Seiko NH35A and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Aigi Watches Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch

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MSRP $480

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MSRP $315

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10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch41mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch40h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Arctic Diver Black Dive Watch$480

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

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1 specs

MSRP

$480

$315

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