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Seiko Essentials Quartz

Dress

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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Lume:LumiBrite on hands and index(es)
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Retail MSRP
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Case
38.9mm
Power Reserve
—
Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
100m
Crystal
Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter38.9mm
Thickness8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug44.5mm
Lug Width20mm
02

Case Build

MaterialStainless Steel
Water Resistance100m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalSapphire
LumeLumiBrite on hands and index(es)
04

Movement

Caliber
6N52
TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleTextured
BezelFixed
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsBaton
AI-detected from product image · 5/22/2026
In a nutshell

The Seiko Essentials Quartz is a quartz dress watch, with a 38.9mm stainless steel case, 8.5mm thick, powered by the 6N52 movement. Water resistance is rated to 100m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $335.

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