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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsZelos Nova 37

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$265
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
37mm
Thickness
8.3mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon
Lume
LumiBrite on Hands
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
ETA 7001
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$265
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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