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Seiko Essentials SolarvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
0mm
Lug Width
12mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Gold
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
V115
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$650
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