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Seiko Essentials STST Black Dial SUR311

Seiko Essentials STST Black Dial SUR311

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$265.00at Walter Bauman JewelersChecked Nov 10

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  • Last seen at $265.00 at Walter Bauman Jewelers on Nov 10.

Our take on the Seiko Essentials STST Black Dial SUR311

The Seiko Essentials SUR311 is a quartz dress watch with a 40 mm stainless steel case, a black dial with a date window at 3 o'clock, and a matching steel bracelet. It stands out in its class for a sapphire crystal, which resists scratches better than the mineral glass common on watches at this level, and for LumiBrite hands that stay readable in the dark. It suits someone who wants a clean, versatile everyday watch with a metal bracelet and no maintenance beyond a battery change every few years. Against rivals like the Casio Edifice or entry Tissot quartz models, it trades extra functions for a simpler dial, sapphire, and Seiko's reputation for dependable quartz movements.

Best forEveryday office and business casual wearA first proper dress watchBuyers who want sapphire glass without paying muchPeople who prefer a steel bracelet over leather
Pros
  • Sapphire crystal resists scratches
  • LumiBrite hands are easy to read in low light
  • 40 mm case fits most wrists without looking oversized
  • 100 m water resistance covers swimming and showers
  • Simple black dial with date works with almost any outfit
  • Seiko quartz caliber 6N52 is proven and easy to service
Cons
  • Quartz movement means a battery change every few years
  • No screw-down crown, so not a dive watch despite the rating
  • Bracelet is basic and some owners swap it for leather
  • No chronograph, GMT or other extra functions
  • Minimal lume on the dial compared with Seiko's dive watches

Seiko Essentials STST Black Dial SUR311 prices at every store

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    $265.00Checked Nov 10
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What reviewers say

Owners of the SUR311 and similar Essentials models describe it as a clean, well-built quartz watch that looks more expensive than it is. The sapphire crystal and legible dial draw the most praise, while the bracelet and the plain packaging get the most complaints.

What people mention
  • CrystalPraisedOwners say the sapphire glass stays clear and scratch-free with daily use.
  • LegibilityPraisedThe black dial with LumiBrite hands is easy to read, day or night.
  • BraceletCriticisedSeveral owners find the steel bracelet light and slightly rattly, and some replace it.
  • BuildPraisedBuyers describe the case and finish as solid for a quartz watch.
  • ValuePraisedReviewers say it offers sapphire and Seiko reliability at an entry-level price.

About the Seiko Essentials STST Black Dial SUR311

The Seiko Essentials SUR311 is a men's watch from the Essentials Collection. It has a black dial with a date calendar and LumiBrite hands.

The case and bracelet are stainless steel, and the case is 40 mm in diameter. A sapphire crystal covers the dial. The watch is water-resistant to 10 bar, or 100 meters (330 feet), and runs on Caliber 6N52.

Collection
Essentials
Department
Men
Dial
Black
Case diameter
40 mm
Case and bracelet
Stainless steel
Crystal
Sapphire
Hands
LumiBrite
Calendar
Date
Water resistance
10 bar, 100 meters (330 feet)
Caliber
6N52

Questions and answers

Is the SUR311 a good everyday watch?
Yes. The 40 mm steel case, sapphire crystal and 100 m water resistance make it easy to wear daily, and the black dial works with both casual and business clothes.
Does it have a sapphire crystal?
Yes. Seiko lists a sapphire crystal, which is more scratch-resistant than the mineral glass used on many watches in this range.
Can I swim with it?
It is rated to 10 bar (100 m), which covers swimming and showering. It has no screw-down crown, so avoid diving.
What movement does it use?
It runs on Seiko's caliber 6N52 quartz movement, so it keeps time accurately and needs a battery change every few years.
How does it compare with Seiko's automatic watches?
It is thinner, lighter and more accurate out of the box than an entry automatic, but it lacks the mechanical movement and sweeping seconds hand that automatic fans prefer.
What is in the box?
The watch on its stainless steel bracelet, with the Seiko documentation. Seiko's Essentials line ships in simple packaging.
Where is the Seiko Essentials STST Black Dial SUR311 cheapest?
At Walter Bauman Jewelers, for $265.00, as of our latest check.

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