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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsWolbrook Outrider Professional

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional

Owners praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional for its well-executed case finishing, user-friendly features like drilled lugs and a large crown, and a legible dial. The watch is noted for its shock-resistant Hexaplex case architecture and a Miyota 8315 movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures range from -10 seconds/day to ±15 seconds/day, with some owners feeling the Miyota movement is a drawback at its price point. The watch features a Hesalite or sapphire crystal, 150m water resistance, and a Beads of Rice bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Wolbrook Outrider Professional to be a solid and dressable field watch with good value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Automatic41.2mm
Outrider Professional39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Automatic41h
Outrider Professional
Water Resistance
Essentials Automatic100m
Outrider Professional150m
MSRP
Essentials Automatic$315
Outrider Professional$510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
41.2mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R35
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
41h
0h
Jewels
23
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$510
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