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Seiko Essentials SolarvsTissot PR 100

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
PR 100
TissotPR 100
MSRP $450
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 PR 100

Owners widely praise the Tissot PR 100 for its excellent value, with specific mentions of its sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 80-hour power reserve of its Powermatic 80 movement. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its pleasing winding action and strong lume. Accuracy figures for the Powermatic 80 COSC variants are reported as -2 seconds per day or +/- 1-2 seconds per day. Some owners note that the crystal attracts fingerprints and that the black finish on some bracelets can wear off after extended daily use. A single owner of a quartz model experienced a recurring issue where the watch stopped for periods weekly, which was not resolved by a battery replacement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR 100 highly for its exceptional value and robust features, particularly its durable construction and reliable movements.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
PR 10036mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
PR 10040h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
PR 100100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
PR 100$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
30.5mm
36mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
36mm
Lug Width
12mm
18mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
10 1/2 '''

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$450
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