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Seiko Essentials SolarvsTissot Desir

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Desir50m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
28mm
Thickness
6.8mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
28mm
Lug Width
12mm
4.95mm
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Domed
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$550

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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 Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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