Aigi Watches Polar Day 38mmvsSeiko Essentials Quartz
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Measurements
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Polar Day 38mm
Essentials Quartz
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
39.5mm
Thickness
6.6mm
lowest
7mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
MSRP
$295
lowest
$350
Movement
Ronda 762
Seiko 6N01
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Aigi Watches POLAR DAY 38MM is praised for its unique dial design, featuring a raised pyramid texture that resembles a satellite ground station radome. The watch utilizes steel sourced from a satellite ground station at the South Pole, with one owner specifically noting the steel crown comes from the Troll Ground Station in Antarctica. Overall, owners appreciate the Aigi Watches POLAR DAY 38MM for its distinctive dial aesthetics and thematic material sourcing.
Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its excellent value and suitability as a first watch, noting the low maintenance and accuracy of quartz movements. One owner highlights the sapphire crystal as a notable feature for its price point. Some users find the dark greenish dial less impressive than a black alternative. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its exceptional value and practicality.
The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.
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