Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $420 for the Spinnaker Noir Radiance — a $105 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 34mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Noir Radiance uses the Seiko NH35 and the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) uses the 6N42.

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Spinnaker Noir RadiancevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Spinnaker Noir Radiance

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MSRP $420

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance40h

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

6N42

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$315

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