Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic with Moon Phase and Big DatevsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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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.

Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic with Moon Phase and Big Date at true scale

Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic with Moon Phase and Big Date

Seiko Essentials Automatic at true scale

Essentials Automatic

Diameter

43mm

41.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.5mm

Thickness

14mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$795

$315

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
43mm
41.2mm
Thickness
14mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$315
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Reviews

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

Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic with Moon Phase and Big Date

Owners praise the Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Moon Phase and Big Date for its clean, symmetrical blue dial with legible indices and a navy blue pointer date. One owner found it a good value for a Swiss-made automatic moonphase around $600 on the gray market. However, one owner reported the metal bracelet and included leather strap felt cheap and of poor quality, noting the absence of adjustment tools and a manual. On balance, owners rate the Brillier Mono Mechanical Blue Dial Automatic Watch with Moon Phase and Big Date highly for its attractive dial and value proposition as a Swiss-made automatic moonphase.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its exceptional value and reliable performance. The green sunray dial is a particular highlight for many, with one owner appreciating its beauty and the watch's overall design even after a year of ownership. Some find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected, making it comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight design. However, opinions on the dial color are split, with one user preferring a black dial over the greenish hue. A potential issue noted is the orange stripe on a stopwatch button, which may expand and detach in heat. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its value and reliable, attractive design.