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Seiko Essentials SolarvsYema Diver

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Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375
Diver
YemaDiver
MSRP $990

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Diver39.5mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Solar40h
Diver40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Solar
Diver200m
MSRP
Essentials Solar$375
Diver$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
30.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
6.8mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
37.7mm
Lug Width
12mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
Splash Resistant
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
V115
Sellita SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$375
$990

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Yema Diver

One owner reported a water ingress issue on their Yema Diver the first time it got wet in a lake, despite rinsing and inspecting the watch and bezel. Another owner notes this manual wind Yema Diver has a cool patina but is unlikely to be waterproof or gain value. Overall, owners view the Yema Diver as a fun second watch rather than an investment.

From video reviewers

The Swiss Sellita movement is a notable feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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