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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34)

Owners widely praise the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) for its value, with some finding the fit and finish excellent and the adjustable clasp superior to others. The Seiko NH34 movement is noted for allowing the GMT hand to set without interrupting the seconds hand and for fitting into NH-compatible cases. One owner highlights the strong and long-lasting lume on the hands. However, some owners find the bezel too busy or chunky, and there is a desire for larger sizing options. The use of acrylic crystals on watches priced around $600 is criticized as not premium. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners questioning theirs while others find it great for the money. Overall, owners rate the NIMA Watches NIMA GMT (NH34) highly for its value and functional GMT hand, despite some aesthetic criticisms.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
NIMA GMT (NH34)39mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
NIMA GMT (NH34)
Essentials Quartz
Water Resistance
NIMA GMT (NH34)200m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
NIMA GMT (NH34)$636
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel (Black PVD)
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Anthracite Grey
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Seiko 6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$636
$265
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