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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMTvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT

The Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT is widely seen as an excellent value at $250, featuring a Seiko NH34 automatic movement, a box sapphire crystal, and a lumed sapphire bezel. Owners appreciate its semi-original design among NH34 GMTs and its sporty look, especially with the included rubber strap, and are drawn to supporting an emerging brand. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMT highly for its strong value proposition and appealing design.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ARCTIC GMT41mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
ARCTIC GMT41h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
ARCTIC GMT200m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
ARCTIC GMT$560
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.95mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
white
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$560
$375
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