Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $541 for the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique — a $276 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Seiko Essentials Quartz wears larger at 40.2mm versus 39mm for the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Seiko Essentials Quartz runs a quartz (6N52).

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Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique

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MSRP $541

Seiko Essentials Quartz

sur525

MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-02 Nérée Arctique39mm

Essentials Quartz40.2mm

Power Reserve

C-02 Nérée Arctique—

Essentials Quartz40h

Water Resistance

C-02 Nérée Arctique200m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

C-02 Nérée Arctique$541

Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

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Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6N52

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$541

$265

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