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Seiko Essentials SolarvsLongines DOLCEVITA

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $5,700

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
DOLCEVITA27mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
DOLCEVITA40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
DOLCEVITA$5,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
27mm
Thickness
6.8mm
5.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
27mm
Lug Width
12mm
13mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
V115
L963.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$5,700

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its exceptional value, with some finding its dial superior to significantly more expensive alternatives. Reviewers highlight its commendable, bold aesthetic statement, particularly in collaborative editions featuring unique design elements and opaline dials. However, a recurring criticism from owners is the crown, described as "comically bad" and "sucks" for winding and setting, with one owner also deeming the date window "useless." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its striking design and value proposition, despite noted issues with the crown functionality.

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