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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsTimefactors Speedbird III PRS-22

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Essentials Automatic
SeikoEssentials Automatic
MSRP $315
Speedbird III PRS-22
TimefactorsSpeedbird III PRS-22
MSRP $651
What people say

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Seiko Essentials Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Automatic for its attractive design and value, with one owner calling the green sunray dial beautiful and reliable after a year. Some users find the 41.2mm case wears smaller than expected. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Automatic highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22

Owners widely praise the Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22 for its exceptional finishing, casework, and value, with multiple owners calling it the finest watch under $1000 and noting its quality rivals that of IWC. Specific highlights include applied indices, a screw-down crown, and a comfortable bracelet. Some owners report the lume fades quickly, and the short lugs can make strap changes difficult. The watch features a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement and a 39mm case. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors Speedbird III PRS-22 highly for its impressive build quality and design at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Speedbird III PRS-2239mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Automatic41h
Speedbird III PRS-22
Water Resistance
Essentials Automatic100m
Speedbird III PRS-22100m
MSRP
Essentials Automatic$315
Speedbird III PRS-22$651

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.2mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
41h
Jewels
23
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$651
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