Which is cheaper, the Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $992 for the Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin — a $642 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 41mm for the Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin or the Seiko 5KX?

The Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin or the Seiko 5KX?

The Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin carries a 44-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seiko 5KX.

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Akrone C-02 Héritage KarminvsSeiko 5KX

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Akrone C-02 Héritage Karmin

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MSRP $992

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Seiko 5KX

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MSRP $350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-02 Héritage Karmin41mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

C-02 Héritage Karmin44h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

C-02 Héritage Karmin300m

5KX100m

MSRP

C-02 Héritage Karmin$992

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Red

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko 4R36

Power Reserve

44h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$992

$350

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