Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) is the cheaper of the two at $240, against $289 for the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic — a $49 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 29.8mm for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) — a 12.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic or the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies).

What movement does the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic run compared to the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)?

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic runs a automatic caliber (SII NH35A), while the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) runs a quartz (6N22).

Side by side

Spinnaker Challenger AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

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MSRP $289

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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MSRP $240

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Challenger Automatic42mm

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm

Power Reserve

Challenger Automatic40h

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h

Water Resistance

Challenger Automatic200m

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m

MSRP

Challenger Automatic$289

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

6N22

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$289

$240

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