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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsUndone Basecamp Collector

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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.

Undone Basecamp Collector

The Undone Basecamp Collector is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design and excellent value, with owners appreciating the customization options and helpful service. Reviewers highlight the 40mm steel case and the bi-directional bezel with good friction. Some owners report accuracy around 20 seconds off per week, while others note the Seiko NH35 movement requires occasional time adjustments. The watch features a domed crystal and a lumed triangle on the bezel. The base price is around $300. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Undone Basecamp Collector highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Basecamp Collector40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Automatic41h
Basecamp Collector
Water Resistance
Essentials Automatic100m
Basecamp Collector100m
MSRP
Essentials Automatic$315
Basecamp Collector$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
41.2mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Dial Color

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
4R35
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$695
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