Seiko Essentials DaywearvsTSAO Baltimore Natty Boh Moon - Raven Purple
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Measurements
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Essentials Daywear

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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