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Roue Cal Three / Cal FourvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Cal Three / Cal Four
RoueCal Three / Cal Four
MSRP $210
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
What people say

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Roue Cal Three / Cal Four

Owners praise the Roue Cal Three / Cal Four's unique grey-blue dial with yellow and orange accents and the distinctive look of its domed mineral glass. One owner found the 40mm case size and quality leather strap appealing, though noted the lugs were slightly taller than anticipated. However, one owner reported significant condensation and moisture ingress, with the company denying warranty service. The lack of a date window makes it less ideal as a daily wearer for some. On balance, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal and value, despite isolated reports of water resistance issues and a lack of date functionality.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cal Three / Cal Four41.5mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Cal Three / Cal Four40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Cal Three / Cal Four50m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Cal Three / Cal Four$210
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
30.5mm
Thickness
9.8mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black and White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2315
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$375
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