Which is cheaper, the Roue SSD or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

At MSRP the Roue SSD is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $325 for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a $85 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Roue SSD or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Roue SSD wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Roue SSD or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Roue SSD is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

What movement does the Roue SSD run compared to the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Roue SSD uses the Japanese Seiko VD78 and the Seiko Essentials Daywear uses the 6N76.

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Roue SSDvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Roue SSD

ssd-one

MSRP $240

Seiko Essentials Daywear

sur559

MSRP $325

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

SSD41.5mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

SSD40h

Essentials Daywear40h

Water Resistance

SSD50m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

SSD$240

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Japanese Seiko VD78

6N76

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$240

$325

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