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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38.9mm
37mm
Thickness
8.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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