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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
36mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$299

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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 Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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