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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsVaer Calendar Field

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.9mm
36mm
Thickness
8.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N52
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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