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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver GreyvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey
Lilienthal BerlinNeolux Skeleton – Silver Grey
MSRP $659
Essentials Automatic
SeikoEssentials Automatic
MSRP $315
What people say

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Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey42mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey42h
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey100m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
Neolux Skeleton – Silver Grey$659
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41.2mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$315
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