ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mmvsSeiko DressKX

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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.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm at true scale

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Seiko DressKX at true scale

DressKX

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44.6mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$694

$315

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko 4R36

Case

4 specs
Category
n/a
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44.6mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42hh
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$694
$315
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Reviews

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

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm for its versatile 38mm sizing, making it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The watch is noted for its distinctive Reuleaux triangle-inspired geometry and premium features like a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. A custom rotor with lumen edges is also a highlighted detail. Overall, owners rate the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm highly for its distinctive design and practical features at its price point.

Seiko DressKX

Owners widely report the Seiko DressKX offers excellent value and a comfortable 22mm bracelet. Accuracy with the 4R36 movement is variable, with most owners experiencing +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though the movement's official tolerance is +/-40 seconds per day. Some owners have noted component failures like bezel issues or misaligned parts, while others praise its accuracy. The Seiko DressKX is seen by some as a less serious tool watch than its predecessor due to the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating, though others prefer its modern features and warranty. Overall, owners rate the Seiko DressKX highly for its value and comfortable bracelet, despite variable accuracy.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.