Which is cheaper, the Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $335, against $349 for the Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz — a $14 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz wears larger at 44mm versus 38.9mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a 5.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

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Smith & Bradley Atlantis A2 Quartz

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MSRP $349

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

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MSRP $335

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Atlantis A2 Quartz44mm

Essentials Quartz38.9mm

Power Reserve

Atlantis A2 Quartz40h

Essentials Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Atlantis A2 Quartz300m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

Atlantis A2 Quartz$349

Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

6N52

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$335

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