Side by side

Boldr Odyssey BronzevsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

Some links are affiliate links — lug2lug may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Disclosures

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Boldr Odyssey Bronze

The Boldr Odyssey Bronze is widely praised for its robust, ship-like aesthetic and substantial feel, with its meteorite dial and OEM Horween strap highlighted as unique features. Owners feel the style, fit, finish, and specifications compensate for criticisms regarding the movements used at its price point. On balance, owners rate the Boldr Odyssey Bronze highly for its distinctive aesthetic and quality finishing.

From video reviewers

The 500m water resistance and Lumicast lume are standout features. The 45mm+ case size is a drawback for some wrists.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Odyssey Bronze45.5mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Odyssey Bronze
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
Odyssey Bronze500m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Odyssey Bronze$649
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
45.5mm
34mm
Thickness
16.8mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
10mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
500m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Auburn
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6N42
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$649
$315
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Boldr Odyssey Bronze vs Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.