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Aigi Watches ARCTIC GMTvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
ARCTIC GMT41mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
ARCTIC GMT41h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
ARCTIC GMT200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
ARCTIC GMT$560
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.9mm
Thickness
11.95mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
white
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$560
$335
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