Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm Brown LeathervsVario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

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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 Polaris 40mm Brown Leather at true scale

Polaris 40mm Brown Leather

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) at true scale

Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

7.2mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$179

lowest

$218

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VH31

Case

2 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
7.2mm
10mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VH31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$218
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Polaris 40mm Brown Leather

Owners praise the Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Brown Leather's dial character, with light catching the triangular indices in a manner favorably compared to Grand Seiko dials. The original brown leather strap is considered acceptable, though owners are exploring alternative strap options. On balance, owners rate the Aigi Watches Polaris 40MM Brown Leather highly for its attractive dial and finishing at the price point.

Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31)

Owners widely appreciate the Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) for its Seiko VH31 movement, which provides a sweeping second hand that ticks four times per second, mimicking a mechanical watch's motion. This movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting a loss of only 20 seconds over eight months, and is favored for its low maintenance compared to automatic movements. The sweeping quartz is seen as a rare and interesting feature that distinguishes it from typical quartz watches. Overall, owners rate the Vario Eclipse Sweeping Quartz (Seiko VH31) highly for its unique sweeping quartz movement and impressive accuracy at the price point.