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Seiko Essentials SolarvsLongines Master Collection 30mm Gold

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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.

Longines Master Collection 30mm Gold

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection 30mm Gold for its dressy aesthetic and excellent finishing, particularly noting its thin profile and value proposition. Some owners find the bracelet fit difficult due to a lack of micro-adjustments, and the traditional design is considered less popular than sport watches. The collection's ETA movements contribute to its affordability, with owners appreciating features like the moonphase complication at its price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection 30mm Gold highly for its classic design and value.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Master Collection 30mm Gold30mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Master Collection 30mm Gold
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Master Collection 30mm Gold100m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Master Collection 30mm Gold$3,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
30.5mm
30mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold / steel two-tone
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
V115
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$3,450
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