Which is cheaper, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $690 for the Depancel Autosport Date — a $375 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 39mm for the Depancel Autosport Date — a 2.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Depancel Autosport Date is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Autosport Date or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Depancel Autosport Date carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Depancel Autosport Date run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Autosport Date uses the Miyota 8215 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Depancel Autosport Date

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MSRP $690

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Autosport Date39mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Autosport Date42h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Autosport Date50m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Autosport Date$690

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8215

4R35

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$315

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