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Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)vsVario Futurist

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Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
8.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
10mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N42
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$648

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What people say

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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