Which is cheaper, the Helgray Brigadier Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

At MSRP the Helgray Brigadier Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $199, against $265 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a $66 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helgray Brigadier Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray Brigadier Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helgray Brigadier Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray Brigadier Automatic is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz.

What movement does the Helgray Brigadier Automatic run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz?

The Helgray Brigadier Automatic runs a automatic caliber, while the Seiko Essentials Quartz runs a quartz (Seiko 6N52).

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Helgray Brigadier AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Helgray Brigadier Automatic

MSRP $199

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

MSRP $265

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brigadier Automatic42mm

Essentials Quartz40.2mm

Power Reserve

Brigadier Automatic—

Essentials Quartz—

Water Resistance

Brigadier Automatic50m

Essentials Quartz100m

MSRP

Brigadier Automatic$199

Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

40.2mm

Thickness

11mm

8.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

0mm

47mm

Material

Stainless Steel

—

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko 6N52

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$199

$265

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