Seagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mmvsSeiko Selection SARV001

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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 Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm at true scale

Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm

Seiko Selection SARV001 at true scale

Selection SARV001

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

lowest

51.5mm

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$519

$181

lowest

Movement

Seagull ST2130

Seiko 4R36

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Bronze
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST2130
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$519
$181
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Reviews

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Seagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm for its excellent design and wearability, with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement that makes the 40mm case wear smaller than expected. However, opinions on thickness vary, with one owner finding the 40mm version too chunky and another noting the acrylic crystal version is too thick while the sapphire version is good for the price. The watch's finish is described as simple and plain, lacking an anti-reflective coating on the crystal, which some feel leads to a cheap appearance in person. Quality control is also flagged as extremely variable. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Qingjia Series Shards of Time Dress Watch 40mm highly for its design and value, despite concerns about thickness and quality control.

Seiko Selection SARV001

Owners widely praise the Seiko Selection SARV001 for its exceptional value, with many considering it a bargain and a strong alternative to more expensive watches. Its comfortable fit and versatile style make it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The 4R36 movement is noted as an improvement over lower-tier Seiko movements, and one owner reports an accuracy of +4 seconds per day. Some owners find the OEM bracelet disappointing, but the watch is considered a "strap monster" with good potential for customization. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Selection SARV001 highly for its killer style and value for money.

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