Which is cheaper, the DIFICIANO Barracuda or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $549 for the DIFICIANO Barracuda — a $234 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the DIFICIANO Barracuda or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 36mm for the DIFICIANO Barracuda — a 5.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the DIFICIANO Barracuda or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The DIFICIANO Barracuda is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the DIFICIANO Barracuda run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the DIFICIANO Barracuda uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35.

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DIFICIANO Barracuda

MSRP $549

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Barracuda36mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Barracuda—

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Barracuda300m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Barracuda$549

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

Swiss SuperLumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko 4R35

Power Reserve

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41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$549

$315

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