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Spinnaker Dumas AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dumas Automatic44mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Dumas Automatic40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Dumas Automatic300m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Dumas Automatic$239
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
30.5mm
Thickness
15mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$239
$375

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What people say

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Spinnaker Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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