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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsTimex Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase

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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.

Timex Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase

The oval case design with beveled dauphine hands and applied faceted indices delivers strong Golden Ellipse aesthetics at an accessible price point. The quartz moon phase tracks more accurately than many mechanical alternatives. The 31mm case width presents a significant wearability consideration that may limit its appeal to those preferring larger proportions.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase35mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz
Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
Noah x Timex Oval Moon Phase$228

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
38.9mm
35mm
Thickness
8.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
18mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6N52
Timex quartz (moonphase)

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$228
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