Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $500 for the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black — a $185 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black?

The Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black wears larger at 42mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black?

The Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black?

The Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black carries a 41-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35 and the Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black uses the Seiko NH35.

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Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

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Trintec COM-01 Automatic / Black

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MSRP $500

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

COM-01 Automatic / Black42mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

COM-01 Automatic / Black41h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

COM-01 Automatic / Black200m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

COM-01 Automatic / Black$500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R35

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$500

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