Seiko Essentials, Black
Price: $250.00 - $179.00
(as of Mar 22, 2025 07:51:21 UTC – Details)
Product Description
The Essentials Collection
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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars 582
4.6 out of 5 stars 183
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4.4 out of 5 stars 1,344
4.7 out of 5 stars 1,432
Price
$156.00$156.00
$179.00$179.00
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$300.00$300.00
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Collection
Essentials
Essentials
Essentials
Essentials
Essentials
Essentials
Dial
Rectangular, White
Round, Black
Round, White
Round, White
Round, Blue
Round, Black
Crystal
Hardlex
Sapphire
Sapphire
Sapphire
Hardlex
Hardlex
Markers
Roman Numerals
Minimalist, LumiBrite
Arabic, LumiBrite
Minimalist, LumiBrite
Minimalist, LumiBrite
Minimalist, LumiBrite
Display
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Date
Date
Date
3 Chronograph Subdials
3 Chronograph Subdials
Case
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Two-Tone Stainless Steel
Gold Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Black-Ion Finish
Bracelet
Patterned Black Leather
Stainless Steel
Two-Tone Stainless Steel
Gold Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Black-Ion Finish
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Quartz
Quartz
Solar
Solar
Caliber
4N30
6N52
6N52
6N22
V172
V172
Water Resistance
30 meters/3 bar
100 meters/10 bar
100 meters/10 bar
100 meters/10 bar
100 meters/10 bar
100 meters/10 bar
Package Dimensions : 5.04 x 3.7 x 3.39 inches; 9.91 ounces
Item model number : SUR311
Department : mens
Batteries : 1 Unknown batteries required. (included)
Date First Available : January 13, 2020
Manufacturer : Seiko
ASIN : B083SSBX6B
Customers say
Customers appreciate the watch’s classy and effective design. They find the build quality good, with a reliable quartz movement and durable stainless steel construction. Many consider it an excellent watch for non-watch people. However, opinions differ on its value for money and size.
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13 reviews for Seiko Essentials, Black
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Original price was: $250.00.$179.00Current price is: $179.00.
Crisis Doc –
Grand Seiko looks for cheap!
I have many automatic watches and given my constant rotation, and the fact that there are times I’m around magnets, I realized it might be good to have a go-to black dialed quartz beater. I did a little research and this beauty came up. Great specs with all stainless steel construction, sapphire crystal, lumibrite, 100m wr, and Seiko branding, all for less than $150. And this watch borrows so many design cues on its dial, hands, case and bracelet, it seems like it’s a knock off of the Grand Seiko SBGP005, which is no bad thing. It’s refreshing to have a cheap watch not trying to be a Rolex, but rather a Seiko trying to be like it’s big brother. It’s also very clean with only Seiko on the dial. Yes the second hand doesn’t hit all the marks but then again neither did my Omega aqua terra quartz (a $30 casio does, so go figure) and it obviously doesn’t affect the function. At least it hits the 5″ markers including the 12. There are also starburst blue and silver versions (sur309, sur307) as well as a 36mm option (sur317 blue, 319 black), though the 36mm has an 18mm bracelet. Bear in mind this 40mm watch wears slightly large because the dial is proportionately large with a slimmer bezel, though it is slim and has a reasonable lug to lug with inverted end links. The end links are hollow but fit really well and the links are hollow but fully pivot and are well finished so the bracelet is pretty good in my opinion for the price (definitely better than the Seiko 5 bracelets). Love it!
Kindle Customer –
Can not beat Seiko.
Great watch for the price. Sapphire crystal, 100m. depth. Durable and keeps perfect time.
Gloria Asmodeus –
Beautiful watch
Just as pictured, and beautifully packaged.
Milanya –
Looks expensive
Bought this for my boyfriend, he looks really classy. 10/10 watch, looks expensive and instantly upgrades the outfit
SC –
Excellent watch for non-watch people.
This is a great watch for a non-watch person. Itâs a extremely simple yet effective design, very utilitarian yet classy and sharp looking.My feedback is overall positive, however being that this is the Seiko Essentials line, I do feel some corners were cut to meet the price point. For instance, while the bracelet is extremely easy to size and Seiko is even awesome enough to provide the tool, the bracelet itself is pretty cheap and squeaky. But thatâs okay, itâs effective and gets the job done.The second hand doesnât align up with the markers. Itâs not the worst Iâve seen, and I know this happens to many different quartz brands, but it would have been nice.The crown is a little sloppy and not very smooth. It clicks multiple times and sometimes you click it too little or too late to change the date and end up stopping the second hand, messing up your time.The best part is this watch by far to me, is the sapphire crystal. A sapphire crystal in a watch under $200 is pretty tough to find, and I feel like this is where most of the money is in this watch. At this price alone, I can forgive the minor short comings for the sapphire crystal, it along with the design of the watch is what made me purchase it.I work in IT in the office at times, and I wanted something that was thin and stylish, while at the same time can withstand a few bumps. I wouldnât exactly say my job is a physical job, but there are times Iâm switching out equipment in a conference room or hooking up peripherals underneath a desk, or configuring a computer. I take comfort in knowing that inevitable smacks against objects is going to not result in any scratches on the face, and I love how thin it is. I donât really want to wear a G Shock or a Tool watch. Even though this is considered a âdressâ watch, I feel like itâs completely appropriate for everyday wear. Itâs very understated and super comfortable.So, Iâm only removing 1 star for the few shortcomings and corners Seiko had to cut to fit the sapphire crystal in the time piece, but Iâm overall very happy with my purchase and absolutely recommend it.
Jim –
Good quality
Have had other Seiko watches and have been happy with all of them. They provide good service. Had to have the band adjusted, couldn’t do it myself.
John L. –
Sharp looking watch!
Looks great!Feels like an elegant watch
itamar –
A seiko
Minimalist no thrils reliable quartz.Nice light profile with a 40 mm diameter feels agronomic on the hand.Bracelet is just ok.
Paul –
Excellent watch for the money. Hollow end link bracelet though, but it looks great on a strap.
David Shin –
I just received the watch today. As many people mention online, this watch resembles SARB and Grand Seiko in some way. They call it “Poor man’s Grand Seiko” XD. The face is simple yet elegant. I just wished it had a bit more of detail in the face, because it does feel slighly too simple. Sapphire crystal glass at this price is a great value. I really like the pointy hands of this watch since I can’t afford SARB. As for the accuracy I’m not too concerned since it’s Quartz. Now the bracelets, as expected at this price they are hollow, but they are not as bad as I have expected. Honestly they are fine. The thickness is perfect. Not too thin nor too thick. If the size of the face was 38mm this watch would have been perfect, but I am still giving it a 5 star for the overall value. Considering the price, this watch offers an amazing value: nice simply elegant look, sapphire crystal glass, slick hands, water resistance and great quartz movement. FYI, when you take out the link to adjust the watch band, you will see a tiny spring inserted in the link. Each link has a spring and without it the pin won’t stay put so be careful when removing links.
Shayan –
I liked the watch with this price tag. Very good quality and the look is appealing
Bob Summerhurst –
An elegant look overall, thin case, lumed hands a d pips and sapphire crystal make this watch a great buy. The only changes would be a 38mm case instead of 40mm.
mhdoughlas –
Good watch. Itâs part of the essential accessories, stylish black dial and glistening band. It goes well with suits or smart casual ware.