IXDAO Dress WatchvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely praise the IXDAO 36.8mm VD78 Quartz Dress Watch for its exceptional finishing, with mirror black polish on hands and markers, clean minimal dials, and a genuine care in design that catches the light. The 36.8mm case is noted as comfortable and well-proportioned, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and a patterned screw-in caseback that some describe as a piece of art. The textured and guilloche dials, particularly the purple and white variants, are highlighted as mesmerizing and unique. However, some owners find the $299 price high for a quartz movement, with community debate centering on whether the finishing justifies the cost. Legibility issues are reported for the black dial's mirror-polished Breguet numerals in indoor lighting, leading some to suggest the white or salmon dials are better suited.

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner notes the watch’s attractive grey market price. However, opinions differ on the dial color, with one commenter preferring a black dial over the dark greenish hue. The Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) features quartz reliability and a capped pinion detail. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its wearability and value.