Which is cheaper, the Audaz ADZ-3050 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Daywear is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $550 for the Audaz ADZ-3050 — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Audaz ADZ-3050 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Audaz ADZ-3050 wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Audaz ADZ-3050 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Audaz ADZ-3050 is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

What movement does the Audaz ADZ-3050 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Audaz ADZ-3050 runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (6N76).

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Audaz ADZ-3050

adz-3050-04

MSRP $550

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

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MSRP $325

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

ADZ-305042mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

ADZ-3050—

Essentials Daywear40h

Water Resistance

ADZ-3050300m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

ADZ-3050$550

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Green

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6N76

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

—

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$325

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