Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Gold BlackvsSeiko 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 – Gold Black at true scale

Huxley – Gold Black

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

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Gold Black

Owners appreciate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Gold Black for its attractive sunburst dial and simplistic yet characterful appearance, with one owner calling it their favorite watch. The watch is noted to keep good time, and some owners are willing to make an exception for the quartz movement due to the dial's aesthetic. One owner found the black coating on the case made pin removal difficult. Overall, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Huxley – Gold Black highly for its aesthetic appeal and reliable timekeeping.

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.