[fast200]

Do these watches looks similar to you?

(not my photos)

Coincidence or not?

 

[mgiraz]

Different crown, different dial, different lugs, different hands, different second hand, different dial....similar shape/size, applied number markers....I say no coincidence

 

[boscoe]

Actually, the hour markers are different too.
The Seiko is obviously an EL hommage

 

[GradyPhilpott]

It may be my eyes, but the Seiko picture is too small and lacks enough detail to truly judge.

Superficially, they do appear alike, but upon closer inspection, there are many differences and those are only the ones that can be seen in the photographs.

 

[marcw]

That's a pretty basic design. I'm sure there are many brands with similar looks.

 

[bullosa]

The Seiko Spirit is another great Japanese Domestic Market dress watch. 6r15 movement is tough to beat and comes with a shell cordovan leather strap. The EL have a nicer dial compared to the very plain white dial of that Spirit.

 

[foghorn]

That's a pretty basic design. I'm sure there are many brands with similar looks.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[sarogem]

My gosh.
An Edouard Lauzières "knock-off" is already on the market?


Regards,
Gérard M. Diffiné
President
Montres Edouard Lauzières - North America

 

[Steve]

My gosh.
An Edouard Lauzières "knock-off" is already on the market?


Regards,
Gérard M. Diffiné
President
Montres Edouard Lauzières - North America

:lol::lol::lol:

I just shot coffee through my nose.

How 'bout this one?

Coincidence? I think not:

 

[sarogem]

Steve;63799]:lol::lol::lol:

I just shot coffee through my nose.

How 'bout this one?

Coincidence? I think not:

Steve;

You have an unusual way of drinking coffee.

As to the similarity of the two models you posted? Yes, they are similar.
But, I do not know who in the watch industry started the numerals on the bezel in this fashion. That is an interesting question.
There is no doubt that this "Sport" design is one of the most popular offerings amongst most brands at all price points.

Regards,
Gérard M. Diffiné
President
Montres Edouard Lauzières - North America
Vice President
SARO-Gem US