Addiesdive Tuna DivervsSeiko 5KX

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Addiesdive Tuna Diver at true scale

Tuna Diver

Seiko 5KX at true scale

5KX

Diameter

47.5mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

15mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$179

lowest

$350

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Diameter
47.5mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$179
$350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Addiesdive Tuna Diver

Owners widely praise the Addiesdive Tuna Diver 300M MY-H5B for its exceptional value, robust Seiko NH35 movement, and comfortable, legible design. The crown operates smoothly, and the lume application is neat. However, the shroud makes the bezel difficult to grip, and the highly domed crystal introduces significant angular distortion. Some owners question the water resistance claims beyond casual use, and one noted a bezel insert requiring realignment due to quality control. Overall, owners rate the Addiesdive Tuna Diver 300M MY-H5B highly for its unbeatable price-to-performance ratio.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5KX for its strong lume and value, with many reporting accuracy within +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some experience +/-1 second. The 42.5mm case is noted to wear smaller, and the watch offers a comfortable feel for many. Some owners are split on the bracelet quality, with opinions ranging from "cheaper side" with hollow links to "flimsy-feeling" jubilee. A few quality control issues have been reported, including a failed bezel clickspring and misaligned components. The Seiko 5KX is seen by some as a worthy successor to the original SKX, offering an upgraded movement with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, though others lament the loss of ISO certification and a screw-down crown. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5KX highly for its excellent lume and value proposition, making it a popular choice for everyday wear.