Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Silver BluevsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Silver Blue at true scale

Huxley – Silver Blue

Seiko Essentials Daywear at true scale

Essentials Daywear

Diameter

40mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.7mm

Thickness

n/a

9.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$199

lowest

$325

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 6N76

Case

7 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
n/a
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.7mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$325
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Reviews

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Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Silver Blue

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Silver Blue for its good finishing, attractive blue and orange sunburst dial, and comfortable blue leather strap, with many considering it a good value around $146. Some owners note the dial colors appear paler than official photos, and one user reported the blue paint on the strap links rubbing off after four months of light wear. One owner had a disappointing experience with the company's customer service. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Silver Blue highly for its appealing design and finishing at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

The Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its value and comfort, with owners noting its thin 8.4mm case and lightweight design, particularly the titanium mesh bracelet combination weighing only 50g. Reviewers highlight the clean rectangular case design and quartz reliability, with prices around $300 USD, or even lower on the grey market. One owner felt the dark greenish dial would be improved as a deep black, and another noted larger gaps on the titanium bracelet compared to the stainless steel version. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its exceptional comfort and value.

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