Which is cheaper, the Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $995 for the Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase — a $645 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase uses the Frederique Constant FC-206 and the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) uses the Seiko 6N01.

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Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies MoonphasevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase is rated to 30m versus 5m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

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Frederique Constant Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase

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MSRP $995

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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

MSRP $350

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase30mm

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm

Power Reserve

Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase—

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)—

Water Resistance

Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase30m

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m

MSRP

Classics Slimline Ladies Moonphase$995

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

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Hardlex

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Frederique Constant FC-206

Seiko 6N01

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$995

$350

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