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Farer Lethbridge GoldvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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What people say

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Farer Lethbridge Gold

Owners widely praise the Farer Lethbridge Gold's attractive appearance and finishing, with one owner calling its PVD gold finish the best they've seen. The watch runs at +4 seconds per day. Some owners note the gold PVD coating can scratch easily and fades slightly on edges, and the original strap tarnished quickly, leading some to seek strap alternatives like blue or gray leather, or NATO/sailcloth. One owner mentions its manual-wind movement and that it is not real gold, which is acceptable given the price. Overall, owners rate the Farer Lethbridge Gold highly for its striking aesthetics and good value, despite minor concerns about the strap and PVD durability.

From video reviewers

The 24-time-zone display is a key strength. No consensus on weaknesses.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Lethbridge Gold38.5mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Lethbridge Gold45h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Lethbridge Gold50m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Lethbridge Gold$1,085
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
41.2mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.8mm
48.5mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel with yellow gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Seiko 4R35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
41h
Jewels
24
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,085
$315
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