Boderry Elegant SwissvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Boderry Elegant Swiss at true scale

Elegant Swiss

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Diameter

40mm

38.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.5mm

Thickness

8mm

lowest

8.5mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

MSRP

$59

lowest

$335

Movement

Ronda 6004.D

Seiko 6N52

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
8mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 6004.D
Seiko 6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$59
$335
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Boderry Elegant Swiss

Owners consider the Boderry ELEGANT - Swiss Quartz Movement Watch a lovely looking, easily replaced field watch offering good value. One owner reports the watch straps are of very high quality. However, one owner criticizes the Ronda 6004.D Swiss quartz movement for stuttering, stopping, ticking erratically, and occasionally going backwards, while another owner reported the crown fell off their watch. Concerns have also been raised about the brand's historical claims and customer service. Overall, owners rate the Boderry ELEGANT - Swiss Quartz Movement Watch as a decent value field watch, with the primary concern being the reliability of its quartz movement and customer support.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its high quality and value, noting its exceptionally light and comfortable titanium construction at 50g, a thin 8.4mm case, and sapphire crystal. The quartz movement offers convenience, and the 10 bar water resistance is considered adequate for daily wear. Some owners find the dark greenish dial less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet is criticized for having wider gaps compared to stainless steel versions. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its lightweight comfort and value proposition.