Which is cheaper, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $673 for the Aryon Degrade Automatic — a $358 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 38mm for the Aryon Degrade Automatic — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Aryon Degrade Automatic is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aryon Degrade Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Aryon Degrade Automatic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Aryon Degrade Automatic run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aryon Degrade Automatic uses the Miyota 8215 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Aryon Degrade Automatic

MSRP $673

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Seiko Essentials Automatic

MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Degrade Automatic38mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Degrade Automatic42h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Degrade Automatic100m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Degrade Automatic$673

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Yes

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Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$673

$315

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