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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL EditionvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Manhattan 37 IFL Edition
MaenManhattan 37 IFL Edition
MSRP $1,199
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition37mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Manhattan 37 IFL Edition$1,199
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
38.9mm
Thickness
9.3mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
IFL.01
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,199
$335

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What people say

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Maen Manhattan 37 IFL Edition

Maen Manhattan is praised for its value at $1,499, featuring a slim 9.3mm case, 100m water resistance, and a comfortable integrated bracelet. Owners highlight its simple design and automatic movement.

From video reviewers

The hand-painted dial is a standout feature. The lume brightness is not particularly bright. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition at the $1,499 price point.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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