Which is cheaper, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $1,038 for the Depancel Série R01 — a $723 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Depancel Série R01 wears larger at 43mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Depancel Série R01 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Depancel Série R01 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Depancel Série R01.

What movement does the Depancel Série R01 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Depancel Série R01 uses the Miyota 9122 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Depancel Série R01vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Depancel Série R01

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MSRP $1,038

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Série R0143mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Série R0140h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Série R0150m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Série R01$1,038

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Bleu

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9122

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

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$315

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