Which is cheaper, the Helicon Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Daywear is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $550 for the Helicon Professional Chronograph — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Helicon Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Helicon Professional Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Helicon Professional Chronograph or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Helicon Professional Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

What movement does the Helicon Professional Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Helicon Professional Chronograph runs a meca-quartz caliber, while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (6N76).

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Helicon Professional Chronograph

MSRP $550

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

MSRP $325

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Professional Chronograph41mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

Professional Chronograph—

Essentials Daywear—

Water Resistance

Professional Chronograph100m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

Professional Chronograph$550

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Graphene Grey

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Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

6N76

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$550

$325

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