Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MMvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM at true scale

BLIZZARD 40MM

Seiko Essentials Daywear at true scale

Essentials Daywear

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.7mm

Thickness

7.2mm

lowest

9.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$179

lowest

$325

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 6N76

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
7.2mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$325
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Reviews

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Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM

Owners praise the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM's visually appealing dial texture, with light catching the triangular indices to give it character, drawing favorable comparisons to Grand Seiko dials. Some owners find the 40mm case, 49mm lug-to-lug, and 22mm lugs to be chunky. Concerns exist regarding the micro-brand's longevity as a Kickstarter project, with suggestions to consider more established brands for reliability. Overall, owners rate the Aigi Watches BLIZZARD 40MM positively for its dial aesthetics, though some express reservations about its case dimensions and brand establishment.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

The Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its value and comfort, with owners noting its thin 8.4mm case and lightweight design, particularly the titanium mesh bracelet combination weighing only 50g. Reviewers highlight the clean rectangular case design and quartz reliability, with prices around $300 USD, or even lower on the grey market. One owner felt the dark greenish dial would be improved as a deep black, and another noted larger gaps on the titanium bracelet compared to the stainless steel version. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its exceptional comfort and value.

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