Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mmvsSeiko Essentials Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm at true scale

Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm

Seiko Essentials Automatic at true scale

Essentials Automatic

Diameter

38mm

41.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

lowest

48.5mm

Thickness

12mm

11.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$719

$315

lowest

Movement

ST1818

Seiko 4R35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.2mm
Thickness
12mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST1818
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$719
$315
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Reviews

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Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm for its elegance and value, with one owner calling it a favorite dress watch and another finding it gorgeous for its moon phase complication under $150. The 38mm case size is considered by some to be a bit small for larger wrists, though others prefer this standard size. Service and maintenance are noted as significant downsides. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm highly for its attractive dial and moon phase complication at an accessible price point.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its exceptional value and reliable performance. The green sunray dial is a particular highlight for many, with one owner appreciating its beauty and the watch's overall design even after a year of ownership. Some find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected, making it comfortable for active wear due to its lightweight design. However, opinions on the dial color are split, with one user preferring a black dial over the greenish hue. A potential issue noted is the orange stripe on a stopwatch button, which may expand and detach in heat. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its value and reliable, attractive design.

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