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Sternglas SediusvsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Sedius40mm
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Power Reserve
Sedius
Essentials Daywear40h
Water Resistance
Sedius50m
Essentials Daywear100m
MSRP
Sedius$301
Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
8mm
9.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI VH31
6N76
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$301
$325

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What people say

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Sternglas Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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