Which is cheaper, the Horage Solar Wind 33 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Daywear is the cheaper of the two at $325, against $6,160 for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a $5,835 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Horage Solar Wind 33 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Seiko Essentials Daywear wears larger at 39.5mm versus 33mm for the Horage Solar Wind 33 — a 6.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Horage Solar Wind 33 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Horage Solar Wind 33 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Horage Solar Wind 33 or the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Horage Solar Wind 33 carries a 65-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

What movement does the Horage Solar Wind 33 run compared to the Seiko Essentials Daywear?

The Horage Solar Wind 33 runs a automatic caliber (Horage K1), while the Seiko Essentials Daywear runs a quartz (6N76).

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Horage Solar Wind 33vsSeiko Essentials Daywear

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Horage Solar Wind 33

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MSRP $6,160

Seiko Essentials Daywear

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MSRP $325

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Solar Wind 3333mm

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Power Reserve

Solar Wind 3365h

Essentials Daywear40h

Water Resistance

Solar Wind 3350m

Essentials Daywear100m

MSRP

Solar Wind 33$6,160

Essentials Daywear$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

33mm

39.5mm

Thickness

11mm

9.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.3mm

46.7mm

Lug Width

16mm

20mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Dial Color

Meteorite

Black

Lume

Super-LumiNova

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Horage K1

6N76

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

65h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,160

$325

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