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Seiko Essentials SolarvsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is widely praised for its classic Swiss design, featuring a textured guilloché dial, Roman numerals, and elegant script, with owners choosing it for its timeless elegance. Reviewers and owners highlight the efficient Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron antimagnetic hairspring. Some owners note the watch's moderate 39mm size and thin profile, and its versatility with dual bracelet/strap options and a two-tone case. A potential drawback for some is its 30m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary highly for its refined, timeless aesthetic and capable movement at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary29mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar
Le Locle 20th Anniversary48h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$975

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
29mm
Thickness
6.8mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
29mm
Lug Width
12mm
14mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman and diamonds

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
V115
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$975
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