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Slow Watches Slow Round-S

The Slow Watches Slow Round-S is praised by owners for its small 34mm case size and unique day/night dial representation. Some owners find the proportions well-suited for a 6.5" wrist, with differing opinions on whether it is the ideal size or slightly small but not excessively so. On balance, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Slow Round-S for its compact dimensions and distinctive dial design.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Slow Round-S34mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Slow Round-S
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Slow Round-S100m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Slow Round-S$280
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
34mm
40.2mm
Thickness
8.25mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515.24
6N52
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$265
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