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Seiko Essentials SolarvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
39mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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