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Seiko Essentials SolarvsTissot Lovely Square

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What people say

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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 Lovely Square

Owners widely praise the Tissot Lovely Square as an elegant starter watch with a clean, simple aesthetic, noting its desirability for those seeking a smaller, classic Swiss design. One owner reports wearing it almost daily for over a year, finding it versatile for everyday and business-casual wear. However, one owner experienced significant fading of the gold coating to a copper/bronze tone, with unhelpful service from Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Lovely Square highly for its dainty, elegant design and classic appeal at an accessible price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Lovely Square20mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar
Lovely Square
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Lovely Square30m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Lovely Square$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
20mm
Thickness
6.8mm
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
20mm
Lug Width
12mm
9mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Diamonds

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$425
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