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Seiko Essentials ChronographvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Chronograph40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Chronograph100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Essentials Chronograph$265
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$299

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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