Side by side

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)vsSternglas Tachymeter 2.0

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
Tachymeter 2.0
SternglasTachymeter 2.0
MSRP $420
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0

The Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 is widely praised for its upscale feel and value, featuring a Seiko TMI VK63 meca-quartz movement and a refined case with polished and matte surfaces. Reviewers note improvements over the predecessor, including better lume and the addition of Arabic numerals, while the dial offers more color and distinct sub-dials. One owner points out that the "orange" accent is actually yellow and suggests the tachymeter scale could be more functional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 highly for its balanced design and strong value proposition as a quartz chronograph.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Tachymeter 2.044mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Tachymeter 2.0
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
Tachymeter 2.0100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315
Tachymeter 2.0$420

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
44mm
Thickness
8.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
50mm
Lug Width
10mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova und applizierten Indizes

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6N42
Seiko TMI VK63 Mecha-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$420
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) vs Sternglas Tachymeter 2.0 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.