Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $598 for the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast — a $283 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Wolfpoint Arctic Beast wears larger at 43mm versus 41.2mm for the Seiko Essentials Automatic — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Wolfpoint Arctic Beast is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the Seiko 4R35 and the Wolfpoint Arctic Beast uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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MSRP $315

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Arctic Beast43mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Arctic Beast38h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Arctic Beast30m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Arctic Beast$598

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Sapphire

Dial Color

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko 4R35

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

41h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$598

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