Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mmvsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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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 Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm at true scale

Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Diameter

40mm

40.2mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

9mm

8.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$788

$265

lowest

Movement

ST18

Seiko 6N52

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST18
Seiko 6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$788
$265
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Reviews

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Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm for its classy aesthetic and wearability, with one owner noting its 47mm lug-to-lug measurement allows it to wear smaller than many other 40mm watches. The ST18 automatic movement is described as "really really good looking," and the dial receives high marks. Accuracy for one owner's watch averaged +7.1 seconds per day, with a power reserve of 45.4 hours after 30 manual winds. Some owners find the included NATO straps and aftermarket leather strap less luxurious. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm highly for its elegant dial and comfortable wearability.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its exceptional value and convenience, highlighting its thin case that easily fits under cuffs. The watch is noted for its high quality and comfort, particularly the titanium variant with a mesh bracelet weighing only 50g and featuring a sapphire crystal and 10 bar water resistance. However, some owners observe that polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating on certain variants may wear off edges over time. The bracelet on the titanium model has smaller center links, creating wider gaps than its steel counterpart. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its value and comfortable, slim wearability.