Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Nova 37?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $899 for the Zelos Nova 37 — a $584 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 37mm for the Zelos Nova 37 — a 4.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Zelos Nova 37 is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Nova 37.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Zelos Nova 37?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic runs a automatic caliber (4R35), while the Zelos Nova 37 runs a manual (ETA 7001).

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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsZelos Nova 37

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Seiko Essentials Automatic

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MSRP $315

Zelos Nova 37

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MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Nova 3737mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Nova 3740h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Nova 3750m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

41.2mm

37mm

Thickness

11.8mm

7mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

37mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Salmon

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

4R35

ETA 7001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$899

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