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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVaer Calendar Field

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
36mm
Thickness
6.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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