Which is cheaper, the Seiko Essentials Daywear or the Undone?

At MSRP the Undone is the cheaper of the two at $250, against $325 for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Essentials Daywear or the Undone?

The Undone wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Essentials Daywear — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Essentials Daywear or the Undone?

The Undone is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Essentials Daywear.

What movement does the Seiko Essentials Daywear run compared to the Undone?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Seiko Essentials Daywear uses the Seiko 6N76 and the Undone uses the Seiko 9F88.

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

MSRP $325

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MSRP $250

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13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Essentials Daywear39.5mm

Undone40mm

Power Reserve

Essentials Daywear—

Undone—

Water Resistance

Essentials Daywear100m

Undone50m

MSRP

Essentials Daywear$325

Undone$250

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

—

Dial Color

—

Lume

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko 6N76

Seiko 9F88

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$325

$250

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