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Seiko Essentials SolarvsGalo Super200 Dark Edition

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Super200 Dark Edition
GaloSuper200 Dark Edition
MSRP $488

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Super200 Dark Edition39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Super200 Dark Edition42h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Super200 Dark Edition200m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Super200 Dark Edition$488

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Oil pressed, circular brushed (black)
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Texture
Oil pressed
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
V115
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$488

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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.

Galo Super200 Dark Edition

Owners widely praise the Galo Super200 Dark Edition for its design and value, with one owner noting the Miyota 9039 movement and lume on the crown. Some community members observe its resemblance to other dive watches, and one owner finds the "3" marker disrupts the dial layout, though an alternative dial is available. Overall, owners rate the Galo Super200 Dark Edition highly for its perceived value and distinct design elements.

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