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Seiko Essentials SolarvsWolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
WolbrookOutrider Professional Mecaquartz 38
MSRP $215

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3838mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 3840h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38120m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38$215

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
30.5mm
38mm
Thickness
6.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
120m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V115
Seiko VH60

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$215

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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.

Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 for its excellent finishing, attractive design, and smooth 4-tick-per-second mecaquartz movement. The bright and long-lasting lume, easy-to-use crown, 38mm case with 20mm drilled lugs, and 120m water resistance are also noted positively. The Hesalite box crystal and beads of rice bracelet contribute to its vintage feel, powered by a Seiko VH60 mecaquartz movement. Some owners find the 38mm size too small for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Outrider Professional Mecaquartz 38 highly for its finishing and vintage aesthetic at the price.

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