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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
37mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
12mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$499

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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 x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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