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Seiko Essentials QuartzvsZelos Eagle 2

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Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz40h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz$335
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
38.9mm
39mm
Thickness
8.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.5mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N52
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$335
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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