Which is cheaper, the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $12,300 for the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm — a $11,985 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm carries a 48-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm uses the HUB1153 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm

541.NX.7170.RX

MSRP $12,300

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm42mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm48h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm50m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Classic Fusion Chronograph 42mm$12,300

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Indices

—

Applied

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

HUB1153

4R35

Beat Rate

0 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

48h

41h

Jewels

Complications

Chronograph

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$12,300

$315

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