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Seiko Essentials DaywearvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Essentials Daywear
SeikoEssentials Daywear
MSRP $325
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Daywear39.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Daywear40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Daywear100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Essentials Daywear$325
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
9.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N76

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$299

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What people say

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Seiko Essentials Daywear

Seiko Essentials Daywear is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight design, featuring a thin 8.4mm case and 100m water resistance. Owners appreciate the convenience of its quartz movement and sapphire crystal. One owner notes the titanium bracelet has larger gaps due to its smaller center link. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Daywear highly for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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