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Praesidus 38mm AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Praesidus 38mm Automatic

Sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Price is cited as a significant selling point. Reviewers disagree on the price point, with one stating it is sub-$200 and another at $299.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
38mm Automatic38mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
38mm Automatic
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
38mm Automatic100m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
38mm Automatic$269
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
38mm Automatic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6N42
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$269
$315
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