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Nite Watches MX10vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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What people say

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Nite Watches MX10

Owners widely praise the Nite Watches MX10 for its tritium lume, which provides clear illumination, and its sturdy build for the price. However, some owners find the tritium glow less intense than anticipated, and there are concerns that the black PVD coating is prone to dings and scratches, potentially looking worse than damage on metal. One owner reported significant time loss after nearly a year, with a professional unable to resolve the issue by replacing the battery. Overall, owners rate the Nite Watches MX10 highly for its tritium illumination and solid construction, though the PVD coating and long-term accuracy are points of concern for some.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MX1039mm
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Power Reserve
MX10
Essentials Automatic41h
Water Resistance
MX10100m
Essentials Automatic100m
MSRP
MX10$425
Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41.2mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Seiko 4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$315
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