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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsTissot Tradition

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265
Tradition
TissotTradition
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Tradition42mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Tradition40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Tradition30m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$265
Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
42mm
Thickness
8.3mm
7.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$450

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

Tissot Tradition

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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