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Roue Cal Three / Cal FourvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Cal Three / Cal Four
RoueCal Three / Cal Four
MSRP $210
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Cal Three / Cal Four41.5mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Cal Three / Cal Four40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Cal Three / Cal Four50m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Cal Three / Cal Four$210
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
38.9mm
Thickness
9.8mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black and White
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2315
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$210
$335
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