Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Praesidus Arctic Field is the cheaper of the two at $195, against $240 for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a $45 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Praesidus Arctic Field wears larger at 34mm versus 29.8mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a 4.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Arctic Field or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Praesidus Arctic Field is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

What movement does the Praesidus Arctic Field run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Praesidus Arctic Field uses the TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz and the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) uses the 6N22.

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Praesidus Arctic FieldvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Praesidus Arctic Field

P-34-AF-SLB-GYCK1

MSRP $195

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

sur531

MSRP $240

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11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arctic Field34mm

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm

Power Reserve

Arctic Field40h

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h

Water Resistance

Arctic Field50m

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m

MSRP

Arctic Field$195

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gray

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

6N22

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$195

$240

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