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

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Daywear is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $541 for the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique — a $216 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Essentials Daywear wears larger at 39.5mm versus 39mm for the Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

The Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique runs a automatic caliber (Sellita SW200-1), while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (6N76).

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Akrone C-02 Nérée Arctique

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MSRP $541

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

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MSRP $325

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-02 Nérée Arctique39mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

C-02 Nérée Arctique—

Essentials Daywear40h

Water Resistance

C-02 Nérée Arctique200m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

C-02 Nérée Arctique$541

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

6N76

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$541

$325

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