Seiko Essentials DaywearvsTSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

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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 Daywear at true scale

Essentials Daywear

TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple at true scale

Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

n/a

Thickness

9.8mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

MSRP

$325

lowest

$350

Movement

Seiko 6N76

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko 6N76
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Seiko Essentials Daywear

The Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its value and comfort, with owners noting its thin 8.4mm case and lightweight design, particularly the titanium mesh bracelet combination weighing only 50g. Reviewers highlight the clean rectangular case design and quartz reliability, with prices around $300 USD, or even lower on the grey market. One owner felt the dark greenish dial would be improved as a deep black, and another noted larger gaps on the titanium bracelet compared to the stainless steel version. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its exceptional comfort and value.

TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple

The TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple is widely praised for its excellent finishing and unique, nostalgic dial design, with one owner calling the understated purple dial the best execution of a purple watch. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate the balanced design and proportions, and the bracelet micro-adjust is noted for its smoothness and range of stops. One owner specifically purchased the Raven Purple Natty Boh Moon quartz watch for use as their Ravens gameday watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple highly for its distinctive dial and excellent finishing at its price point.