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Fears Jubilee EditionvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.25mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
V115
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$375

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What people say

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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