Which is cheaper, the RZE Valour 38 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $399 for the RZE Valour 38 — a $84 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the RZE Valour 38 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 38mm for the RZE Valour 38 — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the RZE Valour 38 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The RZE Valour 38 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the RZE Valour 38 or the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the RZE Valour 38.

What movement does the RZE Valour 38 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the RZE Valour 38 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35.

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RZE Valour 38vsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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RZE Valour 38

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MSRP $399

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Valour 3838mm

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Power Reserve

Valour 3840h

Essentials Automatic41h

Water Resistance

Valour 38100m

Essentials Automatic100m

MSRP

Valour 38$399

Essentials Automatic$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

4R35

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Complications

Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$399

$315

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