Which is cheaper, the Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $740 for the Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ — a $425 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ uses the Seiko NH38 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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Bahrami Watches SHIRAZ

MSRP $740

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SHIRAZ42mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

SHIRAZ—

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

SHIRAZ200m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

SHIRAZ$740

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$740

$315

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