Filippo Loreti Watches Venice MultiphasevsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Venice Multiphase at true scale

Venice Multiphase

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Diameter

40mm

38.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.5mm

Thickness

9mm

8.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$295

lowest

$335

Movement

Miyota 6P00

Seiko 6N52

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.9mm
Thickness
9mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6P00
Seiko 6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$295
$335
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Reviews

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

Filippo Loreti Watches Venice Multiphase

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Venice Multiphase for its aesthetic appeal and true moonphase complication. One owner notes the blue paint chipped easily, while another found the watch not worth more than $40-$50 despite its Miyota quartz movement and sapphire crystal. The community is split on value, with one owner loving it at $150 and others suggesting alternatives like Seiko or Orient for better quality. On balance, owners rate the Filippo Loreti Venice Multiphase highly for its attractive design and moonphase complication, though value perception varies significantly.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its high quality and value, noting its exceptionally light and comfortable titanium construction at 50g, a thin 8.4mm case, and sapphire crystal. The quartz movement offers convenience, and the 10 bar water resistance is considered adequate for daily wear. Some owners find the dark greenish dial less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet is criticized for having wider gaps compared to stainless steel versions. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its lightweight comfort and value proposition.