Nezumi Studios VoiturevsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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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.

Nezumi Studios Voiture at true scale

Voiture

Seiko Essentials Chronograph at true scale

Essentials Chronograph

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

45.8mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

MSRP

$423

$415

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK63

Seiko 8T63

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Seiko 8T63
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$423
$415
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Reviews

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

Nezumi Studios Voiture

Nezumi Studios Voiture owners and reviewers widely praise its retro motorsports design, attractive dial execution with applied markers and pops of color, and excellent value, with one reviewer noting it looks and feels more expensive than its price. The 40mm case is described as comfortable and wearable, with a surprisingly thin profile contributing to good wearability. Some owners appreciate the creator's passion for cars, finding the design unique and characterful, with specific call-outs for the panda dial and two-tone blue and cream options. However, a few owners note the brushed silver hands can blend into the dial, requiring a moment longer to read the time, and some express a desire for a mechanical movement. One reviewer found the lume could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nezumi Studios Voiture highly for its striking retro aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Nezumi Voiture's case finishing and integrated bracelet design deliver refined execution in a vintage motorsport-inspired package. Reviewer 2 wanted a higher beat rate movement than the Seiko NH35A and felt the bracelet clasp could be more substantial.

Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Chronograph for its beautiful and fun dial, with one noting the green dial and gold hands, and another finding the dark greenish dial less impressive than black. The watch is considered a great first watch, comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight nature, and enjoyable for its chronograph function. One owner reported the orange stripe on a stopwatch button expanded and fell off in heat, while another found the 40mm case wore smaller than expected. The Seiko Essentials Chronograph is considered beautiful for its price, especially on the grey market. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its attractive dial and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its impressive execution and value at its price point. Its 50-meter water resistance is cited as a potential limitation.

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