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Autran & Viala OPERA 41vsSeiko 5KX

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What people say

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Autran & Viala OPERA 41

Autran & Viala owners praise the in-house manufactured case and high-quality workmanship, noting the quartz movement and very reasonable price point. Overall, owners rate Autran & Viala highly for its value and build quality at an entry-level price.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
OPERA 4141mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
OPERA 41
5KX41h
Water Resistance
OPERA 41100m
5KX100m
MSRP
OPERA 41$421
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
0mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$421
$350
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