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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
40mm
Thickness
6.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
12mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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