Seiko Essentials QuartzvsTissot Le Locle

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Seiko Essentials Quartz at true scale

Essentials Quartz

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

40.2mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

lowest

9.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$265

lowest

$795

Movement

Seiko 6N52

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
39.3mm
Thickness
8.3mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6N52
Tissot Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$795
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Reviews

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

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its exceptional value and convenience, highlighting its thin case that easily fits under cuffs. The watch is noted for its high quality and comfort, particularly the titanium variant with a mesh bracelet weighing only 50g and featuring a sapphire crystal and 10 bar water resistance. However, some owners observe that polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating on certain variants may wear off edges over time. The bracelet on the titanium model has smaller center links, creating wider gaps than its steel counterpart. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its value and comfortable, slim wearability.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.