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Redux COURG: Type-AvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Redux COURG: Type-A

Owners report a matte black dial with vintage numerals and RDXb1 blue lume on the 39mm titanium case. One owner notes deep corrosion on the case back, while another flags the RDXb1 lume as brilliant but short-lived and describes the crown stem as flimsy with a unidirectional bezel that has slight play. Overall, owners find the Redux COURG: Type-A to be a rugged, utilitarian tool watch, though some specific components like the lume and bezel action draw mixed commentary.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
COURG: Type-A39mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
COURG: Type-A41h
Essentials Solar
Water Resistance
COURG: Type-A150m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
COURG: Type-A$395
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
30.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.6mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko V-series (quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$395
$375
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