Which is cheaper, the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

At MSRP the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) is the cheaper of the two at $320, against $325 for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a $5 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen) is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

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Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Rockwell Time 40mm2 (2nd Gen)

MSRP $320

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

MSRP $325

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

40mm2 (2nd Gen)40mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

40mm2 (2nd Gen)—

Essentials Daywear—

Water Resistance

40mm2 (2nd Gen)50m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

40mm2 (2nd Gen)$320

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko 6N76

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$320

$325

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