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Lum-Tec Solar MarinevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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What people say

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Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Solar Marine39mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Solar Marine
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Solar Marine300m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Solar Marine$463
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
10.7mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.5mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6N42
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$463
$315
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