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Beaufort FiordlandvsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS series

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Beaufort Fiordland

The Fiordland's clean, symmetrical dial design and impressive C1 Super-Luminova on hands and bezel deliver striking aesthetics with excellent low-light visibility. The grained dial with its subtle cross-pattern and applied chapter ring shows intricate finishing, while easy strap interchangeability between rubber and steel options adds practical versatility.

Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fiordland39mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
Fiordland42h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
Fiordland100m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
Fiordland$589
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
37.4mm
Thickness
12.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Grey
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075 GMT
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$415
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