Which is cheaper, the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

At MSRP the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex is the cheaper of the two at $249, against $475 for the Seiko Diamond Collection — a $226 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex wears larger at 39mm versus 27mm for the Seiko Diamond Collection — a 12mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex or the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex is rated to 300m versus 5m for the Seiko Diamond Collection.

What movement does the Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex run compared to the Seiko Diamond Collection?

The Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex runs a mecaquartz caliber (Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)), while the Seiko Diamond Collection runs a quartz (V137).

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Akrone S-05 Rouge Apex

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MSRP $249

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Seiko Diamond Collection

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MSRP $475

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

S-05 Rouge Apex39mm

Diamond Collection27mm

Power Reserve

S-05 Rouge Apex—

Diamond Collection40h

Water Resistance

S-05 Rouge Apex300m

Diamond Collection50m

MSRP

S-05 Rouge Apex$249

Diamond Collection$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)

V137

Type

Mecaquartz

Quartz

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$249

$475

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