Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Undone Type 20 Special Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Essentials Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $265, against $285 for the Undone Type 20 Special Edition — a $20 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Chronograph or the Undone Type 20 Special Edition?

The Undone Type 20 Special Edition is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Chronograph.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Chronograph run compared to the Undone Type 20 Special Edition?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Seiko Essentials Chronograph uses the 8T63 and the Undone Type 20 Special Edition uses the Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz).

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

MSRP $265

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Undone Type 20 Special Edition

MSRP $285

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Chronograph41.5mm

Type 20 Special Edition41.5mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Chronograph—

Type 20 Special Edition—

Water Resistance

Essentials Chronograph100m

Type 20 Special Edition30m

MSRP

Essentials Chronograph$265

Type 20 Special Edition$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hardlex

—

Dial Color

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

8T63

Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$265

$285

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