Seiko Essentials QuartzvsTimex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

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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

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm at true scale

Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Diameter

38.9mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.5mm

n/a

Thickness

8.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$335

$179

lowest

Movement

Seiko 6N52

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.9mm
36mm
Thickness
8.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6N52
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$179
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Reviews

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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz for its high quality and value, noting its exceptionally light and comfortable titanium construction at 50g, a thin 8.4mm case, and sapphire crystal. The quartz movement offers convenience, and the 10 bar water resistance is considered adequate for daily wear. Some owners find the dark greenish dial less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet is criticized for having wider gaps compared to stainless steel versions. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its lightweight comfort and value proposition.

Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm

Owners widely praise the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm for its excellent value and versatile aesthetic, suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Some owners find its styling too close to other luxury models, while one owner notes the lume is weak and the fit-and-finish is a little sloppy. The light gold accents on the blue dial were disappointing for one owner, appearing more like a rusty bronze. One owner considers the $170 price tag overpriced due to the quartz movement and lack of Indiglo. Overall, owners rate the Timex Legacy Day and Date 36mm highly for its value and aesthetic, despite some reservations about finishing and accents.

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