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Lum-Tec EclipsevsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Eclipse42mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Eclipse40h
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Eclipse101m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Eclipse$695
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
E6
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6N76
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$325

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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