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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is praised for its refined 39mm case with sculpted lugs and a classic dial, offering comfortable wear particularly on smaller wrists due to its 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate the Powermatic 80 movement's 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance, as well as the artistic caseback. However, the 30m water resistance may be a disappointment for some, and the bracelet, while comfortable, is not universally favored. Overall, the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is highly regarded for its comfortable wearability and impressive movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a classical aesthetic with a guilloché dial and Roman indices. The 30m water resistance is a significant limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the case size, with one stating 39.3mm and the other 29mm.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary39.3mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz
Le Locle 20th Anniversary80h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.9mm
39.3mm
Thickness
8.5mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Roman
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$875
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