Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $315, against $499 for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a $184 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Seiko Essentials Automatic wears larger at 41.2mm versus 41mm for the Zelos Blacktip 41 — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

The Zelos Blacktip 41 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Essentials Automatic or the Zelos Blacktip 41?

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

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Automatic run compared to the Zelos Blacktip 41?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Essentials Automatic uses the 4R35 and the Zelos Blacktip 41 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Seiko Essentials AutomaticvsZelos Blacktip 41

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

Seiko Essentials Automatic

srph87

MSRP $315

Zelos Blacktip 41

blacktip-41mm-ss-teal-meteorite

MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Automatic41.2mm

Blacktip 4141mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Automatic41h

Blacktip 4140h

Water Resistance

Essentials Automatic100m

Blacktip 41200m

MSRP

Essentials Automatic$315

Blacktip 41$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Teal

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

4R35

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$315

$499

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